DVD burner help
Hi I bought this DVD burner And I just recieved it today but little did I know that its not compatable with my computer -_-. The plugins in the back aren't the same one as my computers. The one I bought has like "sata power and Sata Data" on the back and the plugin is significantly smaller. The plugins on my computer are the large ones that take up almost the whole length of the DVD burner. Sorry for the horrible descriptions. Is there some type of converter I can buy (perferbly at best buy) that can convert the burner plugins I bought to the ones I need for my computer? I really hope thats possible.
You could install a PCI SATA controller like this one here:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/PNY+-+2-Channel+SATA+II+RAID+PCI+Card/8552327.p?id=1188562133392&skuId=8...
It allows connection of these devices for computers without these ports.
So yeah, all you need is a PCI SATA Controller Card and you will be all set. You might want to pickup longer cables, too if it does not reach between the drive and the card.
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