What is a PATA IDE hard drive?
Parallel ATA (PATA), originally AT Attachment, also known as ATA or IDE is standard interface designed for IBM PC-compatible computers. It was first developed by Western Digital and Compaq in 1986 for compatible hard drives and CD or DVD drives.
Is IDE and PATA same?
IDE and PATA are two terms that people typically get confused over since they are used in referring to pretty much the same hard drives. Although it might seem like there should be some difference between the hardware identified by the two, when it comes to hard drives, there is actually no difference.
Do they still make IDE hard drives?
Although IDE hard drives are no longer still being used, they are highly sought by collectors and enthusiasts. Despite their apparent inferiority to current SATA drives, they are an important component in constructing a vintage PC.
What is the difference between IDE PATA and SATA hard drives?
IDE and SATA are different types of interfaces to connect storage devices (like hard drives) to a computer’s system bus. SATA stands for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (or Serial ATA) and IDE is also called Parallel ATA or PATA. SATA is the newer standard and SATA drives are faster than PATA (IDE) drives.
Is SATA compatible with PATA?
SATA and PATA drives are completely incompatible at the interface. They can certainly co-exist in a machine, but only if that machine has both SATA and PATA interfaces. If a computer has only one of the two styles of interface, then only drives compatible with that interface can be used.
Can I connect IDE hard drive to SATA?
If you have an IDE drive, whether it’s a hard drive or CD/DVD drive, and your motherboard has a SATA connection, you can still connect an IDE drive. For under twenty dollars, you can purchase an IDE to SATA adapter to convert an IDE connection to a SATA connection to connect to the motherboard.