How to transfer data from ATA drive

[GarlicBreath]

I've got an old IDE hard drive. I'd like to transfer the data to the SATA drive in my new machine. How can I do this? Is there some device I can buy that will allow me to use the ATA drive as an external drive, with a USB interface?

 

[Lorne]

Yes on the USB external, Just search around as there becoming rare.
Doesnt the MB have a single ATA connector on it?

 

[Zap]

some options

This is one accessory that I always have on hand in my tech toolbox.

 

[GarlicBreath]

Yes on the USB external, Just search around as there becoming rare.
Doesnt the MB have a single ATA connector on it?

Yes! I missed it the first time (it's sideways) . The manual call its a "primary IDE connector". That's it, right? I'm a bit confused between IDE and ATA.

 

[Vincent]

Yes, you can plug your old drive into the motherboard's 40-pin IDE connector.

 

[GarlicBreath]

Thanks, all. This place is the best.

 

[BoomerD]

What for years was called "IDE" is now called PATA. <shrug>

Many mobo's no longer have a PATA connector, but if yours does, you're good to go.

 

[Ognir]

Something like this works fine

http://www.lindy.co.uk/shop/showProductDetail.do?orderNumber=42868&source=search&query=42868