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12-04-2021 11:59 AM
Does anyone know if I can install a floppy drive on a hp compaq dc7800 small form factor desktop pc? I am putting together a ms-dos gaming pc and want to install a floppy drive.
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12-04-2021 12:27 PM
hi
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7800 Series Business Desktop Computers
see in detail here, but it seems to me that there is a possibility
https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-compaq-dc7800-small-form-factor-pc/3459241/manuals
Illustrated Parts & Service Map - HP Compaq dc7800 Small Form Factor Business PC
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12-04-2021 12:27 PM
hi
Technical Reference Guide: HP Compaq dc7800 Series Business Desktop Computers
see in detail here, but it seems to me that there is a possibility
https://support.hp.com/us-en/product/hp-compaq-dc7800-small-form-factor-pc/3459241/manuals
Illustrated Parts & Service Map - HP Compaq dc7800 Small Form Factor Business PC
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12-05-2021 05:56 AM
the DC7800 does indeed support 3.5 (and 5.25) floppy drives here's a pict of the motherboard the floppy connector is by the power supply ATX connector opposite the rear I/O ports
https://bidever684.weebly.com/hp-dc7800-audio-drivers.html
however rather than using a 3.5 internal slot why not use a external USB based floppy drive? i would use the 3.5 bay for a USB 3.5 media card reader
https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Internal-Memory-Reader-Simultaneous/dp/B00D2NMTB0?th=1
https://www.amazon.com/External-Floppy-Portable-Windows-Required/dp/B00RXEWOAA
12-05-2021 06:06 AM
It's funny
as everything is explained in the links, I was waiting for the return of @Valarauco3019 if it was ok, before suggesting to him the use of a USB device, if necessary
"I am putting together a ms-dos gaming pc and want to install a floppy drive."
by the way i have not asked more about it, is the user certain that it works
Otherwise, there is another solution to use old games.
with an emulator (if it exists for the game in question), no need for a floppy drive
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