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7 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/internal-usb.50990/

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bharatesh Original post #1
Feb 28, 2007 at 8:23 PM
is it possible to use an internal dvd writer as an usb writer by using USB HDD case ?
R
Feb 28, 2007 at 8:47 PM
I dont have the answer, but wonder why would u do such thing?
Pathik
Pathik #3
Feb 28, 2007 at 8:59 PM
nopes
B
Feb 28, 2007 at 9:01 PM
i have 2 writers ( sony & lite-on) , 2 sata HDD ( samsung 80gb 7 WD 250 gb)
one IDE HDD ( seagate 40 gb ) ! My mobo has only one IDE port , alrady occupied by liteon writer & seagate HDD.
nileshgr
Feb 28, 2007 at 9:01 PM
tried cdr. worked @ 52x.
B
Feb 28, 2007 at 10:00 PM
my mobo is 965RY . it has 4 sata , 6 usb & only 1 IDE port
Shasanka_Gogoi
Mar 1, 2007 at 2:54 PM
Of course it is. U can go for an IDE to USB converter for around 350 bucks or else invest in an external casing for around 800 bucks.