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Waachback
06-28-04, 02:59 AM
Hi, Im about to buy a Seagate 120 gb *OEM* SATA hardrive from newegg. Im not exactually sure what is included in the box. What else will I need to be able to install this drive? Thanks

urbancontra
06-28-04, 03:27 AM
you will need a sata cable, and you will need a power adapter cable. you can buy them both from newegg as well
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=12-105-409&depa=0
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=12-105-911&depa=0

Waachback
06-28-04, 05:16 AM
Thanks for the info. I had a few more questions though. I am also about to order and OEM NEC dvd burner and a NEC OEM floppy drive. Will I need to order anything else to be able to hook these up?

Drec
06-28-04, 05:23 AM
uh ull need a motherboard ;)

urbancontra
06-28-04, 05:36 AM
yeah you'll need an ide connector for the dvd burner, and an ide floppy cable.

Waachback
06-28-04, 05:40 AM
Does that come with the retail version of the abit nf7-s motherboard or is it sepreate?

urbancontra
06-28-04, 06:55 AM
no it should come with it, but they should tell you on the website you bought it from.

Mark620
06-28-04, 09:38 PM
Most MB's come with atleast one set of cables, sometimes you need more.