First time builder, problems encountered

oqwnM

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1. I found out that my HDD needs an IDE cable, but my mobo only has places for SATA cables. Is there anything I can do about it? Do I need to refund the HDD or is there another option?

*Edit: On further googling, there seems to be converters for my 40 pin IDE HDD to 7 pin SATA mobo. Will this work? I would hate to buy it and find out it does nothing..

2. My PSU seems to have awful lot of cords attached to it. Are we supposed to use every single one?
The model is Corsair CX430

Thanks!
 

oqwnM

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I can't seem to find anything on newegg.
Can anyone give a shot at finding an adapter for a 40 pin IDE HDD and a 7 pin SATA mobo and link it for me?