Convert internal cd/dvd drive to external

[eesotereh]

Hope this is the right place to post this...

I need to free up a SATA port on my mobo to put another hard drive in. So I thought I could disconnect the cd/dvd rom/writer. Is there an optimal way to then take the cd/dvd drive out and use it with an enclosure as an external drive and connect through USB 2 or 3 instead?
If so, what is the best way to go about it? Any recommended enclosures?

 

[PP Mguire]

The best way is to buy an actual external drive, which would actually be less than buying an enclosure. If you still want an enclosure then you can get this one. I have it and have had no problems so far.

Newegg.com - Vantec NexStar DX 5.25" SATA to USB 2.0 & eSATA External Optical Drive Enclosure - Model NST-530SU

 

[eesotereh]

Haha this site should be called PP Mcguire As usual thanks bro

 

[PP Mguire]

Wanted to give a comparison.
Newegg.com - ASUS USB 2.0 Black External Slim CD/DVD Writer Model SDRW-08D2S-U

 

[eesotereh]

Ah. Unreal, well I'll probably go with that Asus one then

 

[eesotereh]

Actually mauy be this one: Amazon.com: Samsung SE-208AB/TSBS External DVD-Writer - Black: Computers & Accessories

Only because of the equal 150ms time. I use CD more than DVD