Motherboard doesn't have an IDE/PATA interface

[marcuslane]

I recently bought a new motherboard but it doesn't have an idea interface. So I can't connect my HDD or DVDs, I can't afford any more money to invest on this build. Can you help?.

[Clockwork]

...it doesn't have an idea interface.

Do you mean IDE connectors?

A PCI or PCI-E add-on card would be relatively inexpensive.

[october262]

or you can get one of these adapters - http://www.amazon.com/IDE-SATA-Adapter/dp/B000RK89M4

[redwudz]

marcuslane, in the future please use a more descriptive subject title in your posts to allow others to search for similar topics. I will change yours this time. From our rules:

Try to choose a subject that describes your topic. Please do not use topic subjects like Help me!!! or Problems.

Thanks,

Moderator redwudz

EDIT: I am also guessing you mean IDE/PATA connectors. Few newer motherboards do.
And welcome to our forums.

[p_l]

or you can get one of these adapters - http://www.amazon.com/IDE-SATA-Adapter/dp/B000RK89M4

That's what I did and it eventually worked for me. Cheap enough solution if it works. Just be sure to follow the advice in the top review under Most Helpful Customer Reviews.

[lordsmurf]

I haven't seen an IDE connector on a motherboard for at least 5 years now.

Where have you been?

[marcuslane]

Yes I must of got it wrong, its got no IDE connectors, only sata.

[usually_quiet]

I haven't seen an IDE connector on a motherboard for at least 5 years now.

Where have you been?

Yes. Five to six years ago it was relatively easy to find a motherboard with one IDE connector and a floppy connector as well as SATA. I bought one in the third quarter of 2009. In 2011 it was more difficult to find one, but I remember doing that for someone. There are still a few consumer motherboards with IDE available for AMD Socket AM3, AMD Socket AM3+ and Intel Socket LGA 775, but not newer CPUs.

[Mephesto]

Get a IDE-to-SATA adapter, they sell for just a couple dollars online.