2007-03-15 18:17:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
If its a ribbon its serial ATA 100/150.If its slim its SATA
Check the drive for specifications should be some writing on it.
2007-03-15 18:24:41 · answer #1 · answered by The Truth 2.0 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there.
Most modern computers uses standard sized hard drives.
2.5¾" (commonly known as 2.5") are for laptop hard drive or notebook hard drive, and 3.5¾" (commonly known as 3.5") computer/desktop/tower hard drive. Any very older models predating 1980's will come with 5.75" (5 and a quarter) hard drives which aren't around anymore. Note, it's in inches.
Go with 3.5 inches.
As for the size, you'll have to check your computer motherboard's user manual to see what it's maxium size it can handle and type of hard drive you can install on it.
Each motherboard has different minimum and maximum requirements. Get the model number and search for it's specs.
Hope this helps
2007-03-16 01:25:06 · answer #2 · answered by iskai 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most desktop hard drives are standard...
you have certain restrictions such as max gb size depending on motherboard.
Two types of hard drives are popular among home users in the market : ATA (the big long cable) and SATA (the tiny skinny cable with a slim head.)
2007-03-16 01:29:16 · answer #3 · answered by daymnimlost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any 3.5" hard drive will FIT, but i know there are some restictions on size vs. motherboard, but i dont know what they are.
2007-03-16 01:22:08 · answer #4 · answered by MadMax08 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋