New Hard Drive

[Rik]

Can you do a close up on the connectors of the old drive and also of the label, Q?

[Simon]

You can get SATA to IDE adapters from most computer shops, Q.

[quandam]

Rik, Will do.

Simon, Is this what I need and is it fairly easy to attach? http://www.amazon.co.uk/SATA-Data-Power-Combo-Cable/dp/B000M1EB70/ref=pd_bxgy_ce_img_a

OR is it easier to return the new HD and start again?

[Rik]

The latter if you can, Q.

[Steve]

I think I'd start again although you could keep it as I'd be very surprised if the motherboard's not got an IDE connector you would just need to find a ribbon ,you may have one attached to DVD drive but it would need to have a spare connector.

[quandam]

Probably the best. Can you confirm that I need a Sata drive?

[Simon]

Sorry, Q, I can't see the link at the moment, but I used an adapter to connect an old IDE drive to a SATA board, and it works OK, but take the advict of those who know better than me. 

[quandam]

I think I'd start again although you could keep it as I'd be very surprised if the motherboard's not got an IDE connector you would just need to find a ribbon ,you may have one attached to DVD drive but it would need to have a spare connector.

I've had a look and there appears to be a spare connector on the ribbon, does that provide power as well?

[Rik]

No, you need the 4 pin power connector, Q.

[Steve]

The ribbon does not supply power and you may see a performance hit using an IDE drive. To your previous question if the drive in your picture is your old one on the right that is SATA

[quandam]

Executive decision made, I will return it. Amazon returns system is the best, just printed off the label for a free return and full refund, so easy, brilliant

Off to the Post Office in the next few minutes Thanks for your help. Could someone just confirm that the old Seagate in picture is a Sata drive please?

[Rik]

Steve has done, Q.