Sata HD in a IDE desktop

[dawgtuff]

I've been helping a friend with his computer. He has a HP model PS583AA desktop using a P4 3.04 GHZ, Asus mobo, 512mb DDR2 5300,and XP home SP2. I advised him to go to 2gb ram and a a new HD ( his is starting to make some noise). I want to get him a 1tb SATA HD(so he can put in a new build later), but his computer will only take IDE drives. I called Fry's and they said you can do it, but it takes a adapter and they aren't that reliable. Is this true?

 

[pcgeek11]

Yes. IDE to SATA Adapter:
Like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-269-_-Product

 

[pitz]

Yeah you can install a PCI SATA adapter, or an adapter directly on the SATA drive. But they haven't built ATA-only computers since 2004 or so. So the computer is very likely close to the end of its life, and its operator should be thinking of replacement.

 

[Binky]

You might be better off putting a SATA controller card in a PCI slot (if you have an empty slot). I don't know how good those converter cards are for a permanent installation.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...e=&srchInDesc=

 

[tcsenter]

The board used in this model should have four SATA ports and only one IDE port. Check again.

 

[RebateMonger]

Product specifications says four SATA ports:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...n&dlc=en&cc=us&sw_lang=&product=459880&os=228

Service Manual. It certainly points to there being SATA ports.
http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c00311110.pdf

 

[Emulex]

spend the bucks on a new box dude. google essentio refurb

$350 = core2quad or i5, 8gb, 1tb etc..

 

[Old Hippie]

You might be better off putting a SATA controller card in a PCI slot (if you have an empty slot). I don't know how good those converter cards are for a permanent installation.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...e=&srchInDesc=

This is the most reliable solution.

I've used several of those standalone IDE adaptors and they've all been flakey.

 

[corkyg]

Agree - a SATA PCI card is a good, cost-effective solution. My old Asus board has two SATA ports - one of which fell apart mechanically. I went the PCI route and have had excellent SATA suuport, including eSATA.

 

[Gillbot]

Yes. IDE to SATA Adapter:
Like this:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-269-_-Product

Don't use the direct IDE to SATA adapters for anything but temp use. I have a couple for moving data but for long term use, they are too flaky and unreliable. As others have said, use a SATA PCI card.