2007-03-20 02:20:36 · 5 answers · asked by Akash S 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
As already mentioned you can connect it to an IDE port with a converter. This however, will not give you SATA performance. It will only transfer data as quickly as your IDE controller permits.
In order to benefit from the higher transfer rates you will have to purchase & install a PCI SATA controller (preferably SATA II)
like this one :
http://www.nextag.com/SYBA-PCI-Express-to-510639689/prices-html
regards,
Philip T
2007-03-20 02:41:20 · answer #1 · answered by Philip T 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not internally, because the plugs are different. You can install it in a USB case and use it as an external drive. Other than that you will have to switch out motherboards, which means you also need to purchase a processor (unless your current one is compatible with the new motherboard).
2007-03-20 02:28:21 · answer #2 · answered by ModelFlyerChick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to setup a PATA to SATA converter. Here is an article which states the main differences between them:
http://www.directron.com/patasata.html
2007-03-20 02:26:32 · answer #3 · answered by agent-X 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ideally you should be able to use serial on parallel
2007-03-20 02:24:46 · answer #4 · answered by ray 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.They r different connector and different interface.
2007-03-20 05:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by roopali b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋