Re: Add an IDE HD to a SATA Vista64 Set-up
- From: Saiko Kila <fnvxbxvyn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 26 Oct 2008 01:45:00 -0400
Process WS6TA02 <guest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> returned following error:
New to the Vista world and I recently upgraded from an older computer.
Now I have an IDE HD that I would like to add to my set-up.
My problem is that my MD does not have an IDE connection. I have a lot
of pictures that I need to retrieve. I am not computer expert, but have
no problems adding components. Is there a certain controller card or
adapter I can use that is compatible with Vista?
I'll appreciate any advice.
New SATA drives are better than any IDE so my advice is this:
1. use SATA drive as your permanent HDD
2. get SATA-to-USB adapter like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119152
and use it to copy all your pictures to the SATA drive. An USB
connection is slower, true, but no more than 2-3 times. I use this
particular adapter with many computers and drives because its chipset
allows me to utilize SMART (with proper software, which is not free
unfortunately) and that's not quite common when it comes to the USB
adapters. For longer copy sessions I employ an USB-powered fan because
the 3.5" drive likes to get HOT.
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