B BockCode Beta member Messages 5 Apr 2, 2011 #1 I recently purchased a new computer, but have a lot of old info on my other hard drive, and would like to run it as a external hard drive, what cable would i use for this? Thanks.
I recently purchased a new computer, but have a lot of old info on my other hard drive, and would like to run it as a external hard drive, what cable would i use for this? Thanks.
MindoverMaster Golden Master Messages 12,213 Location /home Apr 2, 2011 #2 Are these drives SATA? You simply need to plug the SATA cord of that drive into a free port on your motherboard.
Are these drives SATA? You simply need to plug the SATA cord of that drive into a free port on your motherboard.
OP OP B BockCode Beta member Messages 5 Apr 2, 2011 #3 Yes, but isn't there also a cord that goes drive to USB?
MindoverMaster Golden Master Messages 12,213 Location /home Apr 2, 2011 #4 If you use it internally, you just need a SATA cord and SATA power.
F Fat.Clown I don't overclock Messages 3,326 Location offline Apr 2, 2011 #5 just cables, no enclosure. Buy.com - Cables Unlimited 6In USB 2.0 to IDE & SATA Adapter Cable w/ Power enclosure, houses a 3.5" drive Newegg.com - Cavalry EN-CAUH-B 3.5" Black USB 2.0 Desktop External Enclosure
just cables, no enclosure. Buy.com - Cables Unlimited 6In USB 2.0 to IDE & SATA Adapter Cable w/ Power enclosure, houses a 3.5" drive Newegg.com - Cavalry EN-CAUH-B 3.5" Black USB 2.0 Desktop External Enclosure