I know they have adaptors, but I would rather not have to go out and buy one after buying a new computer...
2007-07-03 01:28:56 · 6 answers · asked by Brendan M 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
It depends whether it comes with both types of interface.
You could buy an external PATA harddrive case and plug your old harddrive into a USB port.
2007-07-03 01:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the motherboard inside the new computer. But you can safely assume that there is still an IDE port on the new system.
2007-07-03 08:32:59 · answer #2 · answered by JMKyler3 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most new motherboards still have at least one ide channel. You should be ok, but you will probably have to have the hard drive on the same cable as the cd-drive.
2007-07-03 08:32:39 · answer #3 · answered by Teaholic 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at the motherboard. It may also accept an EIDE as many do.
2007-07-03 09:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by GTB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should state the model of the motherboard. BUT, most have at least one IDE connector. I don't think they are all SATA just yet.
2007-07-03 08:32:20 · answer #5 · answered by waltzme2heaven 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the new motherboards will operate both IDE and SATA drives. Check your new machine to be certain! Best to you. ;-)=
2007-07-03 08:37:13 · answer #6 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋