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Dimension 5150 IDE vs. SATA
Hi folks,
in my 5150 Desktop, there are 2 CD/DVD Drives, connected to the only IDE port with the original double-conn IDE cable. Now I'd like to substitute one of them by an internal Samsung BD Combo Drive (SATA).
Which is the most practical way to go on with this mix? (On motherboard only 1 IDE port available, and both SATA ports are occupied with 2 HD Drives).
Is there any adaptor to duplicate the IDE port or any adapter for this purpose?
Thanks!
Davet50
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November 13th, 2011 07:00
If you have open PCI slots you could add in a PCI SATA card to add more SATA ports.
shesagordie
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November 13th, 2011 10:00
Tiguapore
Also answered in your other post here:-
http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/t/19422303.aspx
Bev.