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2x CD-ROM drive for a 486?

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First post, by fractal5

Posted on 2015-08-29, 14:25

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Going for that authentic feel for a proper 486 I want a really slow CD-ROM drive instead of a modern unit.

Ideally I want a 2x unit. Something that has a 2x print on it would be great.

I have a modern DVD/CD drive now that works with the motherboard. Are there any 2x ATAPI drives that I can connect directly to the motherboard in a functional state? I'd rather avoid having to deal with connecting it through the sound card.

Reply 1 of 2, by Anonymous Coward

Posted on 2015-08-29, 15:37

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2X ATAPI drives are rare, but apparently a few examples do exist. If I were you I'd go SCSI.

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Reply 2 of 2, by PeterLI

Posted on 2015-08-29, 16:36

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Finding 2X IDE is difficult. 4X is a more common choice.

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