SATA Hard Drive

[mutahir]

Hello All,

how would i connect a SATA HDD to my existing system?

I have a dell dimension4600, P4

Do we need to have a separate card installed or it comes with the cable for sata which can connect to my motherboard?

any help wud be appreciated

Thanks and regards

Mutahir

[peachy]

The Dell web site describes the 4600 as having 2 onboard SATA controllers. Thus you will need an appropriate 7-pin SATA cable to plug into the motherboard. Depending on whether your new hard drive has the old 4-pin Molex power connector (should work with your power supply) or the newer 15-pin SATA power connector (you would then need a 4-pin to 15-pin power adapter; unless your power supply has the 15-pin SATA power connector!) would be your other consideration.