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mufcmark

mufcmark

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My computer doesn't have any esata ports so I was looking to buy a sata to esata cable. I was looking to buy either this

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The first picture is just a single cable and all I would to do is connect it to a sata port and then to a esata port on a hdd dock etc. But in the second image it adds an esata port on a pci backplate. Would I need an esata to esata cable to use this because the docking station I bought doesn't come with this cable.
 
The pci adapter may be a e-sata connection, you would need to double check the specs.
 
Any PC user will find this smart little device handy to have around legacy PCs with SATA can now be easily updated to high-speed eSATA connectivity. PCs with an eSATA motherboard can gain an extra eSATA connection. Ample 45cm of cable with latch fitting for a secure connection.

- Internal SATA to External eSATA PCI backplate adapter.
- Secure latch SATA motherboard connector
- Cable length: 45 cm
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Yes, if you bought that backplate you would also need an eSATA to eSATA cable. It's probably what I would get though - that way you don't have a random internal cable hanging out.
 
mufcmark said:
Would I need an esata to esata cable to use this because the docking station I bought doesn't come with this cable.
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You said you already bought it :confused:

If you haven't bought it yet USB 3.0 is the simplest option if you have USB 3.0 ports on your PC.

If you don't have any USB 3.0 ports then it will run at USB 2.0 speeds or you'll need a USB 3.0 add in card:

Akasa 2-Port USB 3.0 PCI-Express Card - 1 x External, 1 x Internal £22.79

Akasa 2 x USB 3.0 Port PCI-E Card £22.99

Sharkoon 2-Port USB 3.0 PCI-Express Card £23.99

Asus U3S6 USB3.0 & SATA 6Gbps PCI-Express Controller Card £26.99
 
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