A boneheaded move

SteveDallas · 05-11-2005, 12:15 AM

When I noticed that my computer is getting low on disk space, I figured there was just extra junk that could be eliminated. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that, really, there's not that much left. (I have 2 40GB drives.) Between Winblows XP itself, Mrs. Dallas' music CD projects, digital photos, ripped music, etc. etc. etc., we're down to about 9GB.

So, no sweat, order another drive, they're cheap. Hmmmm let's just head over to newegg and pick out something... oooooo SHINY 120GB for $84. Let's hit that.

Since I got an email yesterday that it had shipped, I thought I'd check the tracking. And noticed that it's a serial ATA drive. My computer doesn't have that kind of interface!

smoothmoniker · 05-11-2005, 12:33 AM

just buy a firewire enclosure. They're fairly cheap.

Troubleshooter · 05-11-2005, 08:17 AM

Or SATA add-in card, or USB enclosure if your system isn't equipped with firewire.

It's no biggie.

Beestie · 05-11-2005, 08:39 AM

I do stuff like that all the time. Drives me nuts.

I would just return it unopened and request the correct kind. I bet if you ask (nicely) they won't charge shipping on the 2nd one.

SteveDallas · 05-11-2005, 10:26 AM

Well I've written customer support.. they charge a 15% restocking fee for returns but their web site is vague about exchanges on non-defective stuff. But an extra $25 for a serail ATA card wouldn't be horrible.

Undertoad · 05-11-2005, 10:31 AM

If the BIOS sees it you won't have to mess with any drivers. If there are drivers involved I would avoid that.

If you have another $100 to spare you could probably upgrade your motherboard to one that has SATA.

Or you could sell the drive to me. I will be needing one soon.

Troubleshooter · 05-11-2005, 11:31 AM

But it's so small...

05-11-2005, 12:15 AM	#1
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	A boneheaded move When I noticed that my computer is getting low on disk space, I figured there was just extra junk that could be eliminated. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that, really, there's not that much left. (I have 2 40GB drives.) Between Winblows XP itself, Mrs. Dallas' music CD projects, digital photos, ripped music, etc. etc. etc., we're down to about 9GB. So, no sweat, order another drive, they're cheap. Hmmmm let's just head over to newegg and pick out something... oooooo SHINY 120GB for $84. Let's hit that. Since I got an email yesterday that it had shipped, I thought I'd check the tracking. And noticed that it's a serial ATA drive. My computer doesn't have that kind of interface!

05-11-2005, 12:33 AM	#2
smoothmoniker to live and die in LA Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 2,090	just buy a firewire enclosure. They're fairly cheap. __________________ to live and die in LA

05-11-2005, 08:17 AM	#3
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	Or SATA add-in card, or USB enclosure if your system isn't equipped with firewire. It's no biggie. __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

05-11-2005, 08:39 AM	#4
Beestie -◊\|≡·∙■·∙≡\|◊- Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Parts unknown. Posts: 4,081	I do stuff like that all the time. Drives me nuts. I would just return it unopened and request the correct kind. I bet if you ask (nicely) they won't charge shipping on the 2nd one. __________________ ♠ ♥ ♣ ♦

05-11-2005, 11:31 AM	#7
Troubleshooter The urban Jane Goodall Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 3,012	But it's so small... __________________ I have gained this from philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law. - Aristotle

05-11-2005, 10:26 AM	#5
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Well I've written customer support.. they charge a 15% restocking fee for returns but their web site is vague about exchanges on non-defective stuff. But an extra $25 for a serail ATA card wouldn't be horrible.

05-11-2005, 10:31 AM	#6
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	If the BIOS sees it you won't have to mess with any drivers. If there are drivers involved I would avoid that. If you have another $100 to spare you could probably upgrade your motherboard to one that has SATA. Or you could sell the drive to me. I will be needing one soon.

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