Meanwhile, there are S-ATA hard drives only to the "new" electricity. It is hoping to install in his old computer a new S-ATA disk, this adapter is very helpful. The old computers can be expanded or further used by him without breaking the bank.
The adapter itself is well made, fits well on the old plug and has not too much play.
Alternatively you can install an IDE disk, as long as an IDE connector is present on the board. Then you do not need the adapter. However, one must then naturally a corresponding data cable to have on hand.