Hi guys I am djanuj from Mumbai. I have Sony Optiarc 5280S CB Plus DVD burner. I need to convert the drive to external with USB 3.0 feature but I don't know which one to buy. My main criteria is that it should be external and have USB 3.0 connectivity only. And without power supply if possible. Don't know if to go without power supply or with. Is it possible to tweak the enclosure such that it gives extra power without Power supply? Also what confuses me more is that whether to buy 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch. As for my drive I found that it is a 5.25 inch drive so how will I be able to fit them inside the enclosure in such a small space? Please help. Need to decide asap.
Currently I found was Vantec NexStar DX which allows 5.25 inch drive to be fit in and has USB 3.0. But it costs 3200. So is any cheaper option available? In India?
Currently I found was Vantec NexStar DX which allows 5.25 inch drive to be fit in and has USB 3.0. But it costs 3200. So is any cheaper option available? In India?