I need an IDE cable

Jamin43 · 11-01-2009, 05:16 AM

I need to hook up an older drive to my new PC - to move some files to my PC. It's an old IDE drive - and I want to get a new ribbon cable to get the job done.

Is there anything I need to know about this cable - or is there a standard - non-standard size - etc. I've seen prices rannging from 2.99 to 10 bucks on average - via newegg, Frys, Compusa and ebay.

Before I purchase the cheapest one - is there something I should know before deciding on a cable to pick < cable length, plug, configuration, etc >

Thanks

StrangleHold · 11-01-2009, 05:23 AM

Just get a 80 wire cable. Might have one at a local computer store cheap.

moneymoguls · 11-06-2009, 10:06 PM

Don't get a 40 conductor IDE...look for 80 conductor IDE/UDMA.

linkin93 · 11-07-2009, 01:57 AM

see if you can get a rounded ide cable, makes for better cable managment/airflow

Jamin43 · 11-07-2009, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by linkin93

see if you can get a rounded ide cable, makes for better cable managment/airflow

Just a temp cable. NOt too concerned about cable management

voyagerfan99 · 11-07-2009, 02:56 AM

Might I recommend this adapter. It's future proof and a lot easier than opening the case, adding a cable, etc.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812232002

11-01-2009, 05:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Jamin43 Platinum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 941	I need an IDE cable - Is there anything I should look for? I need to hook up an older drive to my new PC - to move some files to my PC. It's an old IDE drive - and I want to get a new ribbon cable to get the job done. Is there anything I need to know about this cable - or is there a standard - non-standard size - etc. I've seen prices rannging from 2.99 to 10 bucks on average - via newegg, Frys, Compusa and ebay. Before I purchase the cheapest one - is there something I should know before deciding on a cable to pick < cable length, plug, configuration, etc > Thanks __________________ CPU - Intel i920 @ 2.66Ghz MOBO - Gigabyte x58 - UD4P GPU - EVGA - GeForce 9800 GTX+ TV Tuner - Powercolor ATI 550 Pro PSU - Corsair TX650W RAM - 6 GB G.Skill x1600 ( Thanks Bodaggit23 for timing changes ) Case - Antec 300 HDD - WD 500 GB Black Cav x 32 cache

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moneymoguls New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 15	Don't get a 40 conductor IDE...look for 80 conductor IDE/UDMA. __________________ Kevin MCSE, A+

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linkin93 Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NSW, Australia Age: 16 Posts: 2,330	see if you can get a rounded ide cable, makes for better cable managment/airflow __________________ System CM Storm Scout - Asus P5N-E SLI - Core 2 Duo E4500 @ 3.02Ghz - 2x1GB Corsair XMS2 @ 900mhz - Sapphire HD 3870 - WD 250GB Caviar SE16 - SHAW 860W - Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Perhiprials Logitech G5 Mouse - Logitech R-10 Speakers - Targus Keyboard - HP L1470 17" 1280x1024 Monitor

11-07-2009, 02:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
voyagerfan99 Diamond Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Connecticut/New Jersey, USA Age: 18 Posts: 3,712	Might I recommend this adapter. It's future proof and a lot easier than opening the case, adding a cable, etc. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16812232002 __________________ Mach Speed MSNV-939 nForce Socket 939 AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (OC'd to 2.20 Ghz) Power Up Black ATX Mid-T Case w/700W & Clear Side 4 GB DDR PC3200 RAM/Logitech MX Revolution Mouse 690 GB Storage (320S-ATA, 120-ATA, 250-SATA) Asus HD4870DK 1GB 22" Viewsonic LCD w/ iPod Dock + 22" ASUS Logitech G15 Keyboard/G51 Seakers Computer Pics

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