CAN a new DVD Burner with SATA sockets be fitted to a 5 year-old PC?
Can a brand-new 'Lite-On' DVD Burner, with 'SATA' power and data sockets on it, be fitted to a 5 year-old 'Time' Desktop PC, which does not have 'Sata' leads or plugs fitted to it? I believe my 'Time' PC has IDE sockets on it, but I am not certain of this?
If adaptor leads are available can anyone tell me how much they will cost and who supplies them?
Many thanks in advance for all of your time and help.
Many thanks to both Chrisf989 and PerpetualOmega for the great advice and information. I am checking it out now and I will be acting on it very soon.
Best Wishes,
Tom Derby.
July 2008
Yes, but you will need a sata/ide convertor dongle, on my ebay at
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SATA-to-IDE-convertor-SATA-Drive-Cable_W0QQitemZ260148716463QQihZ016QQcategoryZ16145QQtcZphotoQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262
Chrisf989
July 2008
If SATA is your only choice you want a SATA PCI card, you would also need a a MOLEX to SATA power adapter
SATA Card is about ÂŁ11
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/48670
Molex Adapter is about ÂŁ2
http://www.watt-power.co.uk/catalogue/molex-sata-adaptor-p-929.html
These are what is required, shop around to find a store that does both to save on postage.
Perp
PerpetualOmega
July 2008
I can answer this question...
CAN a new DVD Burner with SATA sockets be fitted to a 5 year-old PC?
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