USB to Sata/IDE

colmtowey

Hi all

I am looking at buying a USB to Sata/IDE converter that will work on 2.5 and 3.5 inch Hard Drives. I am happy enough to go with USB 2.0. What I want to know does anyone know if it is possible to get one that does not require external power and will work both size Hard Drives with just power from my Laptop. I am aware that this can be done with 2.5 inch Hard Drives but I think I will need external power for 3.5 inch Hard Drives

Kind Regards

Colm Towey

bonzodog2

I think you are right, you won't power a 3.5 drive from USB alone

riclad

You want something like this,

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/DUAL-2-5-3-5-IDE-SATA-HDD-HARD-DRIVE-DOCK-DOCKING-STATION-ALL-IN-1-USB-eSATA-/200726506391?pt=UK_Collectables_HardDriveEnclosures_RL&hash=item2ebc3b6b97#ht_2470wt_952

or http://www.ebay.ie/itm/180879781340?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_3560wt_780
usb can power 2.5 inch drives,some larger 2.5 ide/ sata drives need 2 usb cables from
pc to provide power.eg in my experience larger than 100gig ,
But i,m not sure if theres a rule on this,
eg no of gigs, vs no of usb cables needed.
Any 3.5 drive needs power, i sometimes open ,up pc, just use
power, data from test a drive,
But only older pcs will have an ide data cable on the motherboard.