Adding another internal dvd drive?

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  1. Slash215

    Slash215 Member

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    I was wondering if I could add another DVD-rom to my Dell Dimension 4700
    I already have a stock dvd-rom which came with the computer and couple years ago I bought a Dvd-ram drive.Since my friend gave me a free dvd-rom reader I rather connect it rather then collect dust.
     
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    P.S I already Have 2 Dvd-rom drives so is it possible for a 3rd one?
     
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    iluvendo Active member

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    Unless u r certain that ur power supply ( in the pc ) can handle it, just buy a housing for it and make it an external usb driven externally powered burner.
     
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    Is it neccessary?

    Why the need for a third one?
     
  5. Slash215

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    Well I need this extra dvd-rom is because the model just happens to be the ones you can read and rip wii and gamecubes games.
     
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    what model is it?

    ok if you have:

    1, a spare slot for it - yes
    2, a spare power cord inside - yes
    3, a spare eide plug inside - yes
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    4, power supply maybe ok as is (enough power for all)

    relax and install

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    i got 4x optical drives can add a 5th.
    plus 6x hard drives all in thats 10 drives...
     
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