Can I use this optical drive?

[robotsdidyourmom]

optical drive Model:sohw-1633s47c

This computer build I plan on using it for

CPU: Intel Core i5-3570K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor

Motherboard: ASRock Z77 Extreme4 ATX LGA1155 Motherboard

Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory

Hard Drive: Samsung 830 Series 128GB 2.5" Solid State Disk

Video Card:Gigabyte GeForce GTX 670 2GB Video Card

Case: NZXT Tempest 210 ATX Mid Tower Case

Power Supply: Corsair 650W ATX12V / EPS12V Power Supply

 

[abekl]

I don't think you can. From what I've been able to find about the drive, it uses a E-IDE connection, and your motherboard uses SATA connections exclusively.

Time for a new drive.

 

[robotsdidyourmom]

Best answer selected by robotsdidyourmom.

 

[robotsdidyourmom]

Thanks man it would have really been bad if i got all my parts and the drive didn't work.
Do you know any really cheap drives i could use?

 

[abekl]

LITE-ON DVD Burner - Model iHAS124-04 OEM $18 plus $3 shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106289

Also, make sure that you'll have a SATA cable for the drive. Motherboards always come with an extra one.

Just in case you need to order one, here's a good quality one

Rosewill 19.7" Serial ATA III Blue Round Cable - $4.50 Free shipping
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119269