Ata Hard Drive

[Infested Cats]

So, I recently went out, and bought a new 120GB Harddrive. The mistake I made was that it is a SATA, whereas my MB only supports IDE (complete n00b moment).

I can't return the HD, because I bought it from a computer show. I know there must be ways for me to use this... I know there are ATA controller cards, and do cables like "ata-to-ide" exist?

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

[clocker]

Originally posted by Infested Cats@11 January 2004 - 13:43


I can't return the HD, because I bought it from a computer show. I know there must be ways for me to use this... I know there are ATA controller careds, and do cables like "ata-to-ide" exist?

Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

I don't think so.
What kind is it?
I'll trade you.

[Infested Cats]

You don't think so?

It's a Barracuda 120GB @7200rpm SATA
If all else fails, I'll make a trade.

[clocker]

Originally posted by Infested Cats@11 January 2004 - 13:49
You don't think so?

Correct.
I've never seen such a thing, but then again, I've never looked, either.

BTW, I have a Western Digital 160GB, 7200rpm w/ 8Mb cache.

And my board supports SATA.

[cwctv]

They have them in the UK so they must have then where you live.

http://195.224.29.130/cgi-bin/Light.storef...en/Catalog/1027

[clocker]

Originally posted by cwctv@11 January 2004 - 15:10
They have them in the UK so they must have then where you live.

Oh well.

So much for the "Infested Cats and Clocker Send Each Other Things" thread.

[Infested Cats]

*Bump*

I was sort of wondering if anyone could reccomend something specific.

[GCNaddict]

Originally posted by Infested Cats@12 January 2004 - 07:20
*Bump*

I was sort of wondering if anyone could reccomend something specific.

i think adaptec supports SATA Adapter cards (pci slot obviously)

btw, ide is also known as PATA so pleez when ur referring to ur "ATA" hdd, refer to it as SATA