--- product_id: 4270595 title: "StarTech.com 3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter Card Reader, TAA (35BAYCF2IDE)" brand: "startech.com" price: "SAR 169" currency: SAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Star Tech.Com" url: https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/4270595-startech-com-3-5in-drive-bay-ide-to-single-cf store_origin: SA region: Saudi Arabia --- # 1044 Mbps transfer speed Supports 40 & 44-pin IDE slots Tool-free 3.5in bay installation StarTech.com 3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter Card Reader, TAA (35BAYCF2IDE) **Brand:** startech.com **Price:** SAR 169 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💾 Unlock vintage power with modern speed — your retro PC’s new best friend! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** StarTech.com 3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter Card Reader, TAA (35BAYCF2IDE) by startech.com - **How much does it cost?** SAR 169 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.sa](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/4270595-startech-com-3-5in-drive-bay-ide-to-single-cf) ## Best For - startech.com enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted startech.com brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Trusted Durability:** Backed by StarTech.com's 2-year warranty for peace of mind. - • **Plug & Play Simplicity:** Driver-free setup means zero downtime and instant access. - • **Compact 3.5in Bay Design:** Sleek enclosure fits perfectly in standard desktop bays for a clean build. - • **Seamless Legacy Integration:** Transforms CF cards into IDE hard drives for vintage PC revival. - • **Universal IDE Compatibility:** Works flawlessly with both 40-pin and 44-pin IDE connectors. ## Overview The StarTech.com 3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter enables professional users to connect CompactFlash cards directly to desktop computers via IDE slots. Supporting both 40 and 44-pin IDE interfaces, it offers a fast 1044 Mbps data transfer rate and installs easily into any standard 3.5-inch drive bay without drivers. Ideal for vintage PC enthusiasts and professionals needing reliable legacy storage solutions, it comes with a 2-year warranty ensuring long-term performance. ## Description This Compact Flash IDE adapter is a perfect solution for accessing CompactFlash (CF I, CF II) and IBM Micro Drive media, allowing you to access the flash/micro drive media as if it were an IDE hard drive. The CF/IDE adapter can be installed in the computer case through simple mounting in an available 3.5in drive bay, for connection to the computer IDE bus through either a 40 or 44-pin connection. Designed and constructed to provide a reliable media card platform, the CF IDE adapter is backed by StarTech.com's 2-year warranty. Review: Work as expected. Great option but not cheap. - Work as expected. Great option but not cheap, 3d printed options are far cheaper but don't look anywhere near as good as these. Far more practical to use than the rear slot mounted ones, especially for machines where you are changing operating systems frequently. Review: Has worked great in two retro computers now - As much as I wanted to keep using old mechanical drives, they're just a dying breed and I needed to find a way to transfer files on and off my vintage PC builds more easily. Combined with smaller CF cards (you can still buy 32mb or 64mb CF cards new on desertcart), I got a 486 up and running with this quite easily. I had a really old 286 laptop that needed a little extra help in the BIOS to recognize it, but ultimately it works great there now too. Dunno what I'd be doing without this item. ## Features - Connect a CF card to a computer through an IDE connector - Compatible with compact flash memory cards and desktop computers with an IDE slot - Compact flash IDE adapter / CF to IDE adapter / CF to IDE converter / IDE to CF card reader - Compact flash adapter - Quick and driver free installation into any IDE 40 pin and 44 pin slot ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000T9QQP0 | | Additional Features | Not_Performance_Used | | Best Sellers Rank | #238 in Computer Memory Card Readers | | Brand | StarTech.com | | Built-In Media | 1 Compact Flash to IDE Adapter, 1 3.5” Enclosure, 1 Full Profile Expansion Slot Bracket, 1 SP4 to LP4 Molex Power Cable, 1 Instruction Manual | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 347 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 1044 Megabits Per Second | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00065030824194 | | Hardware Interface | EIDE, IDE | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 3.8"L x 1.54"W x 1"H | | Item Weight | 0.13 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | StarTech.com | | Media Type | CompactFlash | | Mfr Part Number | 35BAYCF2IDE | | Model Number | 35BAYCF2IDE | | Operating System | Any | | Product Dimensions | 3.8"L x 1.54"W x 1"H | | Slot Count | 1 | | Special Feature | Not_Performance_Used | | UPC | 102645810614 782386260994 128096879246 163120258062 012305039203 617018104943 523161048327 245521461927 069060235791 778889461297 065030824194 071030507623 151902987750 854586955496 666669823345 088021282698 012300172318 132017728742 100000013090 803982750921 898029707884 001910715077 919954847565 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 Years | ## Product Details - **Brand:** StarTech.com - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Media Type:** CompactFlash - **Special Feature:** Not_Performance_Used ## Images ![StarTech.com 3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter Card Reader, TAA (35BAYCF2IDE) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71kYyC9dRqL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Work as expected. Great option but not cheap. *by B***I on June 5, 2024* Work as expected. Great option but not cheap, 3d printed options are far cheaper but don't look anywhere near as good as these. Far more practical to use than the rear slot mounted ones, especially for machines where you are changing operating systems frequently. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Has worked great in two retro computers now *by N***K on May 22, 2024* As much as I wanted to keep using old mechanical drives, they're just a dying breed and I needed to find a way to transfer files on and off my vintage PC builds more easily. Combined with smaller CF cards (you can still buy 32mb or 64mb CF cards new on Amazon), I got a 486 up and running with this quite easily. I had a really old 286 laptop that needed a little extra help in the BIOS to recognize it, but ultimately it works great there now too. Dunno what I'd be doing without this item. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worked well. *by J***E on August 2, 2025* Worked great in a vintage PC. ## Frequently Bought Together - StarTech.com 3.5in Drive Bay IDE to Single CF SSD Adapter Card Reader, TAA (35BAYCF2IDE) - StarTech.com 3.5" to 5.25" Front Bay Mounting Bracket w/ Mounting Screws (BRACKETFDBK),Black - C2G Legrand Internal Y-Cable, Quad Splitter Cable, One 5.25 Inch to Two 3.5 Inch Internal Audio Video Power Cable, Audio Power Cable, Video Power Cable, 1 Count, C2G 03165 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/4270595-startech-com-3-5in-drive-bay-ide-to-single-cf](https://www.desertcart.com.sa/products/4270595-startech-com-3-5in-drive-bay-ide-to-single-cf) --- *Product available on Desertcart Saudi Arabia* *Store origin: SA* *Last updated: 2026-06-22*