Adapter to connect SATA HD to motherboard with no SATA connection?

jgblfans · Oct 2, 2011

I wanted to know if there is a way to connect a SATA hardrive to an older motherboard that has no SATA connection

captaincranky · Oct 2, 2011

You can always use one of these PCI SATA adapter cards: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...ESTMATCH&N=-1&isNodeId=1&Description=pci sata

A computer as old as you're describing will likely have an old type standard PCI slot, and NOT a PCI-E (PCI express). be certain to verify which slot you have, before you make a purchase. These are two entirely different interfaces, which are not interchangeable.

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