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Can I power a sata DVD drive from a pci sata card with 2 sata cables

  • 04-11-2011 05:29PM
    #1
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,499 ✭✭✭


    Hi as the question asks can I power my new Sata DVD burner with the sata power cable and the sata to sata cable.thanks for Ur help


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  • #2
    Serephucus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,181 ✭✭✭Serephucus


    The SATA power would need to come from your PSU, but yeah, you shouldn't have a problem running the data through the PCI card.


  • #3
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,499 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    So I just need the cable to power the burner as I've already the data plugged in already.sorry for the stupid questions


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