SATA TO IDE converter?

[Slickone]

Do SATA TO IDE converters work well? How about the $6 cheapies on dealextreme, etc?

I've got one of the SATA & IDE to USB converters and it's very flaky. Perhaps just because USB is involved.

 

[Blain]

Perhaps just because USB is involved.

It is...

 

[Slickone]

So are SATA to IDE adapters basically trouble free?

 

[Yellowbeard]

I've used several in the past. It's a hit or miss deal for most part and IIRC, they worked with about 4/5 MOBOs or controllers I used.

 

[mooseracing]

I don't have any problems with my External USB setup that is a Sata to IDE, then to USB.

It just depends on what you bought.

 

[Gillbot]

So are SATA to IDE adapters basically trouble free?

No, I would say they are fine to use in a pinch but I wouldn't want to rely on them for long term use at all.