Jon D wrote:
I want to use a PCI controller card to let my old PC take a SATA hard
drive.

Most of the controller/adapter cards I have seen cost over £20. Surely
I can get one cheaper without stooping to "no-service" sellers like eBay
or the dodgy mail order outfits?

Has anyone seen a cheap SATA PCI-adapter from a decent seller?

6.17 + VAT

http://www.cclonline.com/product-inf...actu rer_id=0

Very little info on what you're getting there, but it'd probably be
something based on the Silicon Image 3112 chipset.

Not all SATA drives work with all chips.. and it's a bit of a lottery
I'm afraid. My Seagate drive won't play with my inbuilt SATA controller
(3112 chip) but works perfectly with my PCI 3114 based card.

Regards

Jeff