IDE to SATA converter

jumpy · 20 Apr 2013 at 14:24

Can anyone recommend an ide to sata converter - I have an old ide drive that I need to get files from (an old XP system I can't be arsed to try and network with my new W7 machine).
My new machine is SATA (2/3) only. I've seen 'converters' online but they seem to have varied reviews.
Do OCUK have anything like this?

Suggestions welcome.

Duke · 20 Apr 2013 at 19:32

I've found the IDE-SATA converters to be quite flaky and would recommend a IDE/SATA to USB adapter.

edscdk · 20 Apr 2013 at 19:36

just get a cheap usb -> ide adapter from the bay... if its for a one off data copy who cares if its good quality etc

Mercutio · 24 Apr 2013 at 01:58

I'd echo most of the above. Back in the day when we were first changing over the ones that were a small black block that fitted neatly in the back were fine (if you find anything looking like that, it's probably worth a punt) most of the modern bare board ones are pretty poor though.

USB to IDE would be shockingly cheap I'd think.

Personally I'd probably throw a tenner at a Dynamode USB 2.0 To SATA/IDE cable or something similar. Single cable, can plug any drive into it, give it power and hook up via USB. It'll work for this and be a handy cable to have in the spares box