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  1. JAHMAX

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    I want to install a second hard drive in my pc for video editing. My Dell now has a 80GB EIDE, 7200 RPM, ATA/100 HARD DRIVE, GX270. Can I install a SATA drive? Thanks.
     
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    moved. what is the asset # to see what the specs say?
     
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    If you have a spare SATA port on the Mobo then you just plug the sata hdd into there using a standard sata serial cable, you'll also need a 4 pin molex to sata power adaptor if the psu does not have them already connected.
    Chances are there won't be a port on the board, which means you'll need a thrid party sata pci card.
    A selction is listed here:
    http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/SATA_RAID.html
     
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