SATA to PATA (IDE) adapter recommendations.

[ChoppedBroccoli]

Hello,

I just got a Dell 9100. I recently formatted the included Maxtor 160GB SATA HD and installed XP Pro on it. On install I used F6 to install the SATA AHCI drivers and now the Dell bios is set up to use the SATA RAID AHCI auto detect option.

I want to now add my old 250GB WD PATA HD as a 2nd HD. There is an extra molex connector available, but no IDE cable. What are the best recommendations for a SATA to PATA adapter

I only found 2 @ newegg for a decent price (wouldn't want to spend more than ~$15) here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822998001


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822998101

 

[ChoppedBroccoli]

bizzump

 

[keeleysam]

I have the Syba, and it is FABULOUS.

 

[Cerb]

Notice the Syba one has a Silicon Image chip. That gets a :thumbsup: from me!

 

[ChoppedBroccoli]

Ok...Syba it is!

Thanks guys.