The SATE / IDE - Adapter is a small reliable device with excellent value for money! Uncomplicated switched from IDE to SATA or SATA to IDE - depending on the motherboard and hard drive. It works right away and the old data are saved in no time! Even an old IDE hard drive running so well in a SATA system. And in my case, there is no negative impact on the speed of the overall system. Just awesome! The board is about 5 cm high, which may narrow the space in the SATA-PC. In this case, an angled adapter (IDE connector IDE connector) or an IDE cable create (Female - Male) Remedy. Thank you and happy again!