Upgrading HD (UATA -> SATA?)

[Wolvie]

Hiya, quick question. I'm looking to replace my old hard drive. It is listed as a UATA drive (Samsung model SV2001H). Most drives I see on newegg are SATA now. If I was to order an SATA would it just simply fit in to where my old HD was?

(I'm not worried about the software part just the hardware)


Thanks alot.

[Whyzman]

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The new SATA drives require a motherboard that has the necessary style of cable these babies use. The IDE cables don't work on them...'tis a whole new ball game! ;)

I'm not sure if there is a PCI card that you can connect them to, or if there will be one available...

(edit) Lo and Behold! http://www.newegg.com/app/viewproduct.asp?DEPA=0&submit=Go&description=sata%2Cpci%2Ccard

Here's a pic:

http://www.newegg.com/app/Showimage.asp?image=12-104-150-01.JPG