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06-27-2007, 09:59 PM
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Do you need an optical drive?
I'm gonna be making my first computer and I already have a MoBo picked out but I'm not sure if you need an optical drive to complete the computer I seached in Newegg.com for optical drives and I can't find anything, how much should they cost?
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06-28-2007, 12:43 AM
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Yes, you need an optical drive, especially if you want to install Windows.
Don't look for "optical" drives. Look at "CD/DVD burners" on the main page. They start at like $32. 
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06-28-2007, 01:02 AM
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yup definatly you should get one...
heres one for $27.99 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16827136119 its not the fastest burner there but i considering the price
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06-28-2007, 01:24 AM
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Lite-On, Nec and LG are good.
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06-28-2007, 01:26 AM
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06-28-2007, 01:39 AM
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get one dvd rom and the other one get a dual layer dvd drive to burn cds/dvds if thast what you want to do or if you dont copy disks dont bother but ive got 2 i wouldnt imagine with just one
EDIT: NEC in my opinion are the dogs bollocks they are fast write sppeds and cheaper than many other manufacturers
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