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Can I use an SATA drive in a PC that only has IDE (PATA) data connectors or vice versa?

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Can I use an SATA drive in a PC that only has IDE (PATA) data connectors or vice versa?

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Yes. There are converters or adapters that will allow you to connect a SATA drive to an IDE connector on the motherboard. Conversely, adapters are available to connect a PATA drive to an SATA cable.