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Get a IDE to SATA converter.

 

Or he could even get an IDE to USB adapter, then just plug it into a USB port (probably will need a power brick too) and fire it up.

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Ok. I have a 14 yo 20 GB hdd from an old gateway comp I bought in 2001. Its obviously pata, but the comp I am building is data 3. If the drive still works, haven't had it in a comp since 2007 or 8, how can I go about retrieving the personal stuff off of it?

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Get a IDE to SATA converter.

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Get a IDE to SATA converter.

 

Or he could even get an IDE to USB adapter, then just plug it into a USB port (probably will need a power brick too) and fire it up.

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Or he could even get an IDE to USB adapter, then just plug it into a USB port (probably will need a power brick too) and fire it up.

That too, but that's too easy :P

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Softmodded Fat PS2 w/ 80GB HDD, and a Dreamcast.

 

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Or he could even get an IDE to USB adapter, then just plug it into a USB port (probably will need a power brick too) and fire it up.

Power brick?

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Also, the HDD still has windows me on it. Will that cause a conflict in any way?

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Power brick?

 

like these:38ajx.jpg except probably a bit smaller.

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like these:38ajx.jpg except probably a bit smaller.

Yeah, after I asked the question it dawned on me like a 2 ton heavy thing. ;) I'm looking them up right now and actually found the whole setup, power supply, and all the adapters for like 20 bucks, locally. So in a couple of days I'll be getting it.

Thanks

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Ok. I have a 14 yo 20 GB hdd from an old gateway comp I bought in 2001. Its obviously pata, but the comp I am building is data 3. If the drive still works, haven't had it in a comp since 2007 or 8, how can I go about retrieving the personal stuff off of it?

 

Hey Griffscavern,
 
Do tell if the drive is still working :) As the guys said, you can either get a docking station or an enclosure for a PATA drive, if you just need to get the data off, or you can get an adapter to use it inside your computer. Do perform a drive check with a diagnostic tool if you plan to store data on it in order to make sure the drive is safe to do so. 
 
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Hey Griffscavern,

Do tell if the drive is still working :) As the guys said, you can either get a docking station or an enclosure for a PATA drive, if you just need to get the data off, or you can get an adapter to use it inside your computer. Do perform a drive check with a diagnostic tool if you plan to store data on it in order to make sure the drive is safe to do so.

Captain_WD.

Hi Captain_WD,

I will let you know. It may be a while though. Still have to get the funds together to buy the build. I have the desk, case, and the monitor. Nothing in between though. Lol I bought the other stuff to seal the fact that I will have to do the rest of it. Later I will let you know exactly which HDD it is too. I'm sure you'd like the battle tested feedback on a WD drive. The last time I used it in, I believe, 2007 or 2008 it was still running strong. Not bad for a 6 or 7 yo drive. Imo

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Hi Captain_WD,

I will let you know. It may be a while though. Still have to get the funds together to buy the build. I have the desk, case, and the monitor. Nothing in between though. Lol I bought the other stuff to seal the fact that I will have to do the rest of it. Later I will let you know exactly which HDD it is too. I'm sure you'd like the battle tested feedback on a WD drive. The last time I used it in, I believe, 2007 or 2008 it was still running strong. Not bad for a 6 or 7 yo drive. Imo

 

 

Yes, it is a rather good lifespan for a regular HDD. :) I would love to see a S.M.A.R.T. status as well as Power On Count and Power On Hours screenshots. Since it is an older drive I would recommend using it with more caution as older drives tend to have less reliable features in terms of dealing with vibrations, intensive workloads or RAID arrays.
 
Captain_WD.

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Yes, it is a rather good lifespan for a regular HDD. :) I would love to see a S.M.A.R.T. status as well as Power On Count and Power On Hours screenshots. Since it is an older drive I would recommend using it with more caution as older drives tend to have less reliable features in terms of dealing with vibrations, intensive workloads or RAID arrays.

Captain_WD.

Oh yeah I hear you. While it served me well for quite a few years, I won't be using it anymore. Just need to get some pics off of it and possibly other stuff. Then it will be out to pasture. 20 GB just won't go very far these days. I'll keep you posted.

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