Is an external USB enclosure likely to be recognized

[rockdawg]

I've been looking at new cases for my recent Hackintosh build and I notice a lot of them no longer have external 5.25 bays. In fact, all the cases I like best do not include them. I do use my DVD-RW regularly so was thinking I could buy a USB enclosure to install it into and mount it under my desk.

Is this likely to cause issues in High Sierra or should it be recognized and work without issue?

 

[trs96]

Is this likely to cause issues in High Sierra or should it be recognized and work without issue?

If you buy a DVD drive that is macOS compatible it shouldn't be any problem. I've used ones from Samsung and LG that have worked with no problems.

 

[rockdawg]

Well I already have the drive (an LG) and it's working fine with my Hackintosh with no configuration, but it's doing so as an internal SATA drive. The new cases I am looking at are all devoid of a 5.25 bay so I am wondering if I put that same drive in an external USB 3.0 enclosure should it still work without issue? Would I need any drivers or anything?

 

[trs96]

It's very likely to work via USB too. Just give it a try.

 

[rockdawg]

Thanks. Someone was looking for a gift idea for me and it fit in their budget. Still a bit off so I'll have to wait. Just wondering if it would be problematic.