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IDE/SATA to USB converter question.

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 2:55 pm
by vicaphit
Would this work with an optical drive?

I have a need for a USB optical drive now, and I really don't want to pay $50 to get a USB drive. This thing is only $20.99, and I have an extra optical drive in my computer that I could use as an external. I just need to know if it will work with DVD drives as opposed to HDDs.

Re: IDE/SATA to USB converter question.

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:26 pm
by dicecca112
You'd have to power the drive somehow. Datawise it would work, but you'd need to power from the PSU or whatever.

Re: IDE/SATA to USB converter question.

Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 3:45 pm
by vicaphit
That's no problem. I guess I will get it!
Edit: Got this instead. It looks more user friendly.