Tech Would this work?

Would this work?

Someone at work is selling a harddrive for cheap and its brand new.

Can you tell me if The new HD can replace the old one? I didn't want to buy it if it won't work with my PC.

New one:

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=305074&pfp=bonus

The old info:

http://www.powerspec.com/systems/archives/system_components.phtml?component=797&selection=8436

it should work. you could take advantage of SATA depending on your mobo

here's info on the mother board...well some of it for now..

Biostar M7VIZ 400 System Board
Processors
Supports Socket A
AMD Athlon XP, Athlon and Duron processors
200/266/333 MHz system interface speeds

Chipset
VIA KM400 / 8327

Memory
Supports 2 x 184-pin DDR DIMMs
Maximum 2GB
DDR 200/266/333

Slots
3 x PCI
1 x AGP (8x)
1 x CNR

IDE
4x EIDE devices
Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 Bus Master mode

I/O
1 x PS/2 mouse, 1 x PS/2 keyboard
4 x Rear USB 2.0
1 x Parallel, 1 x Serial
1 x Speaker-out, 1 x Line-in, 1 x Mic-in
1 x VGA
2 x Front USB 2.0
1 x Floppy

your socketA mobo doesnt have SATA support

sry =[ you could get a pci sata card though

ahhh ok. not spending more money then i have to..lol. if it doesn't fit, it doesn't fit. I just thought I'd find out cause he's selling it cheap. owell...

I have a spare SATA PCI card from my previous computer for sale... cheap. Hit me up if interested.

^ there ya go!

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