I want to replace IDE hard drive with a SSD for a Dell Optiplex PC. Will this adapter work??
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You were a little vague in regards to the model of your Optiplex PC, What I have seen on the Dell site ( http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/optiplex-desktops?ST=dell%20optiplex%20pc&dgc=ST&cid=263751&lid=4781432&acd=12309152537461010#!facets=116823~0~3611733&p=1 ) your hard drive slot is 3.5". The interface should not be an issue changing from IDE to SATA. That is exactly what this card was designed to do. You may want to also check this site for the many variations of your Optiplex system. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dell_OptiPlex )
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Yes it will ! As long as the drive is IDE/PATA it will work and it A cheap way to get an external drive and or get your data.
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Yes. That is what I did on a Dell PC.I also connected an SSD (solid state drive) as my boot drive.Works great !
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I put it in a really old Dell 4600, with a IDE adapter. I had no problems what so ever. All you need to do is make sure you have lots of memory, and a fast processor, to handle the hard drive. I now use my drive as a secondary drive in my new computer.. You can get adapter from Amazon if you need one. If it is slow just upgrade you memory, that will help a lot.
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I'm not sure. I got a new computer but there is only sata connector on motherboard so I wanted use this adapter to connect sata to IDE but it does not work with my computer.
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The Dell Dimension uses a standard ATX, so this should be sufficient. The connectors will look different that plug into the motherboard. You may want to get a molex adapter for older hardware though. Here is an example of one. NSI LK-13814 15-pin SATA Male To 4-pin Molex Female Power Adapter Cable - 15 Pin SATA Male To 4 Pin Female Power Cable For IDE Hard Drive - 6inches (15cm)
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Hi, it will not work IDE connections. You probably need to check on the system requirements if your computer system meet that minimum requirement because you might be able to convert from IDE to SATA for this drive. However, if your computer has an older OS than Window XP, then we recommend getting an older IDE drive to match with the dd1603 because that drive works with a lot of very old computers. Very likely, we don't recommend using this drive on those type of old computer systems if involves Optorite DD1603. The minimum system requirements is the key for this drive to work even if you convert the connection to SATA. Hi, it will not work IDE connections. You probably need to check on the system requirements if your computer system meet that minimum requirement because you might be able to convert from IDE to SATA for this drive. However, if your computer has an older OS than Window XP, then we recommend getting an older IDE drive to match with the dd1603 because that drive works with a lot of very old computers. Very likely, we don't recommend using this drive on those type of old computer systems if involves Optorite DD1603. The minimum system requirements is the key for this drive to work even if you... » Read More Hi, it will not work IDE connections. You probably need to check on the system requirements if your computer system meet that minimum requirement because you might be able to convert from IDE to SATA for this drive. However, if your computer has an older OS than Window XP, then we recommend getting an older IDE drive to match with the dd1603 because that drive works with a lot of very old computers. Very likely, we don't recommend using this drive on those type of old computer systems if involves Optorite DD1603. The minimum system requirements is the key for this drive to work even if you convert the connection to SATA. « Show Less
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I really am not sure. I have a Dell and I did install it as second hard drive and it works. I am not sure of model.
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An SSD drive with an IDE interface should work with this enclosure which is for IDE drives. You should check the physical dimensions of both the SSD drive and the enclosure before deciding further.
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Most Dell OptiPlex machines use proprietary power supply's. I would check with the manufacture on compatibility. For the small form factor OptiPlex 620 desktops this won't work.
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This seems to require an SATA drive, so it won't work with the IDE drive that I had purchased.
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If your Dell had an SSD to start out with then it should be no problem....if instead it had an ide hard drive, then no you probably won't be able to use the SSD.
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I installed this drive in an Dell Optiplex 740 MT which can handle sata II or sata III hard drives. You need to check the specifications of your motherboards controller and find out if it can handle that type of drive. My processor is an Athlon X2 64.
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Not sure about the dell but the hard drive was new. If the dell has a sata harddrive this will work. If it has a ide harddrive it will not work
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No, it won't work. SATA is completely different and an adapter wouldn't fit in the housing unit. Just so you know the difference between SATA and ATA and IDE Google image search them. I recommend that you look for a housing unit that is IDE compatible. Since that's older technology you might find prices for housing units are cheaper.
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I used it to install a new SATA DVD-Burner to replace an old IDE or ATA CD-R drive, (which were no longer available), on a friend's older Dell PC. I had no problems. It continued to work with the IDE hard drive.
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This one should work for you. I looked up the Dell you mentioned, it originally came with a SATA drive, so it will fit right in and work. It's easy to install the HD in the case. It even comes with the tiny screwdriver you need.