How can i tell............?

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Ace_Muska

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Hey guys im new here and i wanted to know how i can tell whether my hard drive is ATA or IDE because i plan on buying another one for more space.............:(
 
ATA & IDE is the same this.....

IDE uses a flat wide ribbon cable tp attach the HDD to the motherboard. It is about as wide as a credit card is tall....
Below is an IDE hard drive
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SATA is another type of interface. It has an 'L' shaped plastic connecter at each end. It is MUCH smaller than an IDE cable.
Below is a SATA hard drive
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here is a tip, if the wire is HUGE its IDE, if its small its SATA. and i highly doubt u have a scuzzy rig.
 
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