ASUS 5 1/4" USB for sale w/LG drives, 4K/UHD firmware pre-flashed!

nicholfd · Post by **nicholfd** » Thu Oct 30, 2025 1:10 am

Hello,

[2026-01-30 Update] - I just sold my last drive on-hand. I have more arriving on Saturday (crappy weather delayed arrival).

I'll periodically update this first post when stock is low, or I have additional drives coming.

I have NEW ASUS external USB drives on-hand. All have been opened, connected to a Mac & had the drive and firmware verified with MakeMKV. They have a LG drive with firmware that I have flashed to be 4K/UHD compatible, for backing up UHD discs.

Drive details from MakeMKV:
LibreDrive Information
Drive platform: MT1959

I'm selling the drives for $290 USD, already flashed, new in box (only opened to verify drive Mfg/Model/flash Firmware).

These drives come with a disc of software that you *SHOULD NOT* use. Some software may offer/attempt to "update" a drive. If that software is installed/run, it may make the drive unusable with MakeMKV. I only include the discs, because they come in the box with the new drive.

Any questions, feel free to send me a PM, e-mail or post in this thread.

Thanks,
Frank

nicholfd · Post by **nicholfd** » Wed Nov 12, 2025 11:02 pm

Just a reminder, the first post is updated with availability info when it changes. No need to e-mail or PM to check availability.

Thanks,
Frank

kassidy · Post by **kassidy** » Sat Nov 15, 2025 7:23 am

Hi, want to know if you have flashed drives left for sale.

nicholfd · Post by **nicholfd** » Sat Nov 15, 2025 1:17 pm

kassidy wrote: ↑
Sat Nov 15, 2025 7:23 am
Hi, want to know if you have flashed drives left for sale.

Yes - please e-mail at the e-mail address in my signature, or send me a PM.

Thanks,
Frank

nicholfd · Post by **nicholfd** » Tue Nov 25, 2025 1:51 am

I'm out of USB chassis's with Pioneer drives. I still have these available with LG drives, flashed for 4K/UHD.

Thanks,
Frank

silverwolf2604 · Post by **silverwolf2604** » Wed Nov 26, 2025 12:30 am

I purchased his buffalo drive. Works nice..currently ripping a movie..I recommend him. He ships promptly and is a friendly guy i value that.

nicholfd · Post by **nicholfd** » Tue Dec 02, 2025 2:44 am

silverwolf2604 wrote: ↑
Wed Nov 26, 2025 12:30 am
I purchased his buffalo drive. Works nice..currently ripping a movie..I recommend him. He ships promptly and is a friendly guy i value that.

Thanks!

Pricing & availability updated in first post of this thread (also in signature).

Thanks,
Frank

nicholfd · Post by **nicholfd** » Tue Dec 09, 2025 11:44 am

I still have a few of the 5 1/4" ASUS USB units w/LG drives.

Thanks,
Frank

nicholfd · Post by **nicholfd** » Tue Dec 16, 2025 7:39 pm

I still have a few of the 5 1/4" ASUS USB units w/LG drives.

Thanks,
Frank

nicholfd · Post by **nicholfd** » Fri Dec 26, 2025 1:18 am