"Warra" wrote in message
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Am in the UK. Running an old system which works quite well: Via 266
mobo with Duron 1800 processor and 768MB of SD-RAM.

Will upgrade the system when I need the extra power. Currently need
to
add to my data storage. Don't want to get Parallel IDE (PATA) because
newer mobos will support only SATA.

Can get a 250GB Samsung hard drive (from Komplett) for about £60 inc
delivery which is a real bargain.

But a PCI SATA adaptor by Sunsway from the same dealer costs £19. It
supports 2 SATA devices. That is definitely not a bargain as it's
one-
third of the price of the 250 GB drive! What a swizz!

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Check if the SATA drive includes an adapter. This lets you connect the
SATA drive to an IDE port (and also use the 4-pin Molex power plug so
you don't need a PSU with SATA power plugs). You would then run your
SATA drive to the IDE port in your old host. When you get a new host
later, you can remove the adapter and connect the SATA drive to a SATA
port on the new motherboard.

I haven't bought a SATA drive for awhile so I don't know if they come
with the adapter. If not, you can get them separately. However, check
the cost since getting a SATA card might be close to the same price.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812206001