How do i use my old Hard Drives on my current PC?

I made a thread about this a few years ago, but can't find it.

I don't remember they type of connector my harddrive was/is, but I went to the local computer store and told them what I wanted and they led me to a $20 USB adapter that's plug n' play.

 

Not PCI, most likely IDE (see picture attached for the kind of cable we're talking about). Depending on how you want to use them:

a) Build in the computer -> IDE/SATA adapter
b) External drive -> IDE/USB adapter or case
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Good post.

I'm ordering one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Vantec-CB-ISATAU2-Supports-2-5-Inch-5-25-Inch/dp/B000J01I1G/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1344442160&sr=1-3

Matt

 

If you just want to use it once to recover your data, the one you picked is fine. If anyone would like to keep their drives and use them, I'd recommend a case for it with those chips already built in.

 

This is what I have. Works perfectly with SATA and IDE drives, including old laptop drives.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817707192

 

It works great !!! and it also works with the Mac ...some of my friends have bought a couple of those a life saver when you have important data and the computer dies