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  1. DocBrown
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    Win7 Enterprise, Win7 x86 (Ult 7600), Win7 x64 Ult 7600, TechNet RTM on AMD x64 (2.8Ghz)
       New #31

    I know you want a permanent installation, but this is what I use to test various HD's just to see the data & files on them.

    Tri-Head Adapter Lots of them on ebay
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  3. whs
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       New #32

    Here is a similar one as DocBrown posted and it costs only pennies. USB 2.0 to IDE / SATA Converter Cable | Overstock.com
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  4. DocBrown
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       New #33

    Good find whs,

    that even has the power supply for the full size IDE HD.
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