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DOh SATA but IDE only PC

  • 21-05-2005 12:07am
    #1
    Beats
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭


    Fecked up on ordering a drive. I blame it on late nights and drink. Got to keep the credit card hidden. Ended up with Western Digital 200 GB SATA drive whilst my PC takes IDE only.

    Is my only option to buy something like this

    http://www.komplett.ie/k/ki.asp?sku=118181&cks=PRL

    and a sata cable. Is it worth the extra money or should I take small loss and just flog it on and get IDE drive. Using it for main storage with old 60 GB drive as start up.

    Cheers


Comments

  • #2
    tuxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,983 ✭✭✭✭tuxy


    no you have a week to send it back in its original condition for a full refund

    http://www.oasis.gov.ie/consumer_affairs/distance_selling.html

    look at the bit on cooling off period


  • #3
    Beats
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭Beats


    Afraid I opened it and bought it for business rather than as individual. By the time I'd pay return postage and deal with hassle I'd probably lose more.
    You live and learn.


  • #4
    kjt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭kjt


    I accidently did the exact same thing about 7/8months ago with my 300gb hd, luckily my comp supported sata. I brought it into work today as I'm doing a reformat and reinstall and the like... but none of the comps in here have sata... sorta 4got that. There is a card you can buy in peats/Maplins that convert it from sata to ide though.

    Hope that helps :)


  • #5
    BloodBath
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,299 ✭✭✭✭BloodBath


    I'll give you 10e for it :D


  • #6
    SouperComputer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,949 ✭✭✭SouperComputer


    hmm, maybe get your mits on a SATA controller


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  • #7
    j0e
    Closed Accounts Posts: 496 ✭✭j0e


    ill swap u a 180gig ide hitachi for it


  • #8
    kjt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭kjt


    I'll offer €30 seen as I'm running out of space. How the hell am I outta space with my 720Gb :S :S


  • #9
    Beats
    Closed Accounts Posts: 109 ✭✭Beats


    Thanks for offers :eek: and advice :)

    Sorted out a controller. Now if only I can keep clear of booze and on-line buying :p


  • #10
    angelofdeath
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,148 ✭✭✭angelofdeath


    yeah the sata controller would be the best bet, the only other option would be a bridge board but that works out the same price or more


  • #11
    kjt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,057 ✭✭✭kjt


    angelofdeath wrote:
    yeah the sata controller would be the best bet, the only other option would be a bridge board but that works out the same price or more


    Freggin wouldnt mind one of those right now, back in work and still need to format/re-install my sata. STUPID ide-only pc's :mad: :( :eek:


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