[NTLUG:Discuss] installing old ide drives in new sata computer

lonestar17 lonestar17 at sbcglobal.net
Wed Jan 16 16:09:32 CST 2013


Hello, All,
   I'd like to use my old ide drives in my new Dell xps8100. However, I 
really DON'T feel comfortable in doing so myself!!  IDE TO SATA , is to 
me, confusing... 
http://www.amazon.com/Newer-Technology-StoraDrive-2-Pack-anti-static/dp/tech-data/B005OSZ49A/ref=de_a_smtd?ie=UTF8&m=A3UW28G9WPPLAW 
... This URL is the type I want, a dual enclosure, to house both IDE 
hard drives.  I specifically asked for an IDE controller built into the 
Dell, they said they couldn't do THAT??
    From what I read on the net regarding this issue, plug n play via 
USB sounds so easy!!!?  I'm sure it's NOT!

   If someone would like to help me accomplish this task, I'll give them 
or donate my old Dell dimension 4550...Still works great.
   Thanks for any info/help.
   John in Dallas
   jbs1117 at sbcglobal.net


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