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Offline potsNpans

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Looking for solution for CD player connection to MB?
« on: January 13, 2025, 04:49:54 PM »
I recently added a second ssd nvme m.2 to my MSI 1710A G5 mb. Doing so disabled 2 SATA ports, leaving the option of disconnecting SATA cable of CD player, leaving HDD's remaining connected to active ports. Are there splitters, or other options to get CD connected to MB?
A humble thanks for assistance shall be given in advance.
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Re: Looking for solution for CD player connection to MB?
« Reply #1 on: January 13, 2025, 04:53:26 PM »
What about a sata to usb adapter?

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Re: Looking for solution for CD player connection to MB?
« Reply #2 on: January 14, 2025, 01:05:27 AM »
If you have a free pci-e slot (short one is sufficient) there's sata adapters available.
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Re: Looking for solution for CD player connection to MB?
« Reply #3 on: January 14, 2025, 11:35:02 AM »
Yup.... adapt.

I actually use a portable cd/Blu-ray that connects USB. Just for the rare time I may need it.
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Re: Looking for solution for CD player connection to MB?
« Reply #4 on: January 14, 2025, 12:15:17 PM »
Ports and slots are full. Looks like the adapter is the solution. Thanks for the help
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Re: Looking for solution for CD player connection to MB?
« Reply #5 on: January 14, 2025, 12:20:22 PM »
Instead of an adapter, how about a USB DVD player?
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Re: Looking for solution for CD player connection to MB?
« Reply #6 on: January 14, 2025, 12:27:48 PM »
Quote from: Shuffler on January 14, 2025, 11:35:02 AM
Yup.... adapt.

I actually use a portable cd/Blu-ray that connects USB. Just for the rare time I may need it.

I have one also. Can be had for $20.
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Re: Looking for solution for CD player connection to MB?
« Reply #7 on: February 08, 2025, 04:22:43 AM »
When I built my new computer, I realized that it didn't have a slot for a DVD drive. Which I actually like. It allows more room to hide the cables. I purchased a DVD player that plugs into the 3.0 USB port. Works great. UH, shortest USB cord known to man.
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