Can I add IDE Drive to New Dell w/SATA drive factory installed?

[poorkapoor]

I just bought a new Dell Dimension 8400 with an 80gb SATA pre-installed (with XP home) and I have a Seagate 160gb IDE drive which I would like to add to this system. I currently have a Benq DVD-RW and Samsung CD-RW already installed as well. What are my options?

I have heard there is some kind of adapter I can plug into the back of the IDE drive that will make it capable to be plugged into SATA slot on motherboard? Is this true and if so what and where do I buy? Please be very descriptive, I am a somewhat experienced user.

Any and all help will be greatly appreciated...

 

[cdogg]

Start a new thread by going back to the main "Hard drive issues" forum page and posting at the bottom. Use a descriptive subject...

~cdogg
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