If you can find the model number then I suggest you search for the tech specs on the PC or motherboard manufacturer's web site. It will probably mention PATA and / or SATA which will tell you the drive types the mobo supports. IDE is Integrated Drive Electronics, which describes both PATA (older) and SATA (newer) interface types. If you don't already know what's inside I wouldn't buy without taking the lid off (check you're not invalidating warranty first) - assuming it's going to be an additional drive then you'll need to make sure there's a free mounting bay and spare power cable. The PSU is unlikely to complain about the load from an additional drive but it would be worth checking that it's not underrated. Hope this isn't teaching you to suck eggs, but don't forget to make sure that the HDD is adequately cooled, and think about how you're going to back up this large drive. Hope this gets you started - good luck.
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