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can i fit a pci sata card to a ide computer

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  • 22-01-2011 2:08pm
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    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭


    hi can anybody plz help..i have a sata hard drive i want to connect to my computer which is a emachines and is ide..i have 3 slots at the back end of the computer so i think it can be done..can any tech heads confirm this plz before i buy one.thanks in advance


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    ED E
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    If you're buying the PC, don't. Get a proper machine.

    If you're buying the drive, then I'd say buy an IDE drive, an external, or if you're really bothered get a SATA PCI card and use that.


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    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    hi the drive is from a diff computer and o already have the pc just need to know can I fit the sata drive To my IDE computer with a pci sata card.thanks


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    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    hi can anyone please confirm if I can fit a sata pci card to my IDE computer so I can power a sata hdd.thanks


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    marco_polo
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 10,079 Mod ✭✭✭✭marco_polo


    Just get a SATA to IDE converter something like this.

    http://www.maplin.co.uk/sata-to-ide-adaptor-for-pvr-dvr-pc-351573?c=so&u=strat15


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