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March 10th, 2023 09:00
Aurora R7, Blu-Ray drive upgrade?
Alienware Aurora R7
I am looking to upgrade the DVD drive to a Blu-Ray RW drive. I have a modular PSU, and was looking at this drive as an option. Is this drive compatible with my PC?
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Tesla1856
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March 10th, 2023 10:00
I don't know, but I do know that those "slim drives" are pretty fragile, and fairly un-reliable if you actually use them often.
Better to get a "real" 5.25-inch Blu-Ray player/burner/ripper (LG's are good) and install in a quality USB-3.0 External enclosure.
I've posted about it before (either in Alienware or XPS desktops section).
redxps630
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March 10th, 2023 10:00
That one is a generic slim optical drive c/w R7.
your current dvd drive should be slim using slim sata power cable from psu. blue ray drive uses same connector as dvd drive.
Dell oem blue ray drive for R7
Dell PVM4X
BDRE Drive (Readsand Writest o Blu-Raydisks)
ProfessorW00d
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March 10th, 2023 10:00
The slim Blu-ray device appears to be compatible. You would use the same power and data cables that are connected to your current DVD drive. As a general note: steer clear of The Egg Store.