double checkin on a DVD-burner

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  1. JMobile

    JMobile Regular member

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    I have this MoBo.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128359

    And I have this dvd burner from my last pc which Its waisted and dead.
    Memorex DVD+R/ +RW CD-RW Model 5395-7446.
    http://www.amazon.com/Memorex-5395-7446-DVD±RW-Drive-Silver/dp/B000YJ2T1K
    Its an IDE ROM.

    WOuld it still be compadible with my Mobo somehow?
    Or do I have to get a SATA DVD-RW ROM?

    I was thinking of this one.
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106287

    I'm on a low budget saving for the Processor.
     
  2. KillerBug

    KillerBug Active member

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    You can use the drive with that board.
     
  3. sammorris

    sammorris Senior member

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    You can use the old drive if you like, no problem.

     
  4. JMobile

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    Thanks guys, I will use both.
     

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