new pc hdd swap

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  1. nghtpnshr

    nghtpnshr Regular member

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    im going to build a new pc and want to use my old hdd in the new build (i have 2 hdd one sata and one ide) how do i clone the ide to the sata so i can use the ide in a diff pc and format it? the sata drive is 2.5 hdd i heard the sata cables will work just fine from my 3.5 sata
     
    nghtpnshr, Dec 15, 2010
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    sammorris Senior member

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    I'd recommend Acronis for the backup.
    As far as I'm aware 2.5" SATA mechanical drives take the same connectors as 3.5" drives. SSDs certainly do.
     
    sammorris, Dec 16, 2010
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    yep this is correct the 2.5" sata drives will plug directly into the same cables you use for sata 3.5" drives.

    i also recomend using Acronis to backup your data on the drive beffore you put it in the new computer.
     
    Greg748, Jan 13, 2011
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    Since this old thread was brought back, i will agree with Sammo and Greg748
     
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