dannymccann
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I have 2 x internal IDE DVD/RW's, but the motherboard I purchased doesnt have IDE 
If I am reading this right, essentially I can plug my DVD burner into this converter, run the cable out the back and into a USB port, and everything will work hunky dorey?
I'd rather try this for £2 than spend another £25 on an external writer, because the last one I bought I dropped (because I'm clumsy) so one that is secured inside the case would be a better bet!
I know you can get SATA ones, but I really cba spending out when the cloud will pretty much take over from DVD's in the next year
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oceansoul
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I would have thought it better to get a PCI IDE (PATA) card if you have space. Something like this maybe
[Edited on 15-01-2013 by oceansoul]
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dannymccann
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I hadn't thought of that, not even sure if the mini mobo has a PCI slot, if my soundcard is in there that will have to come out.
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John
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IDE to SATA adapter?
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Sam
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A SATA DVD-RW burner is only like £9 or £10, cheaper if you get a secondhand one.
Not exactly an extravagant purchase, and no fucking about with buying adapters and random stuff?
Edit - same answer last time you posted about this http://www.corsasport.co.uk/board/viewthread.php?tid=646080 
[Edited on 17-01-2013 by Sam]
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