Do you need an optical drive?

[cabernet]

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?

 

[OvenMaster]

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.

 

[Shane]

yup definatly you should get one...

heres one for $27.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827136119

its not the fastest burner there but i considering the price

 

[TheMajor]

Lite-On, Nec and LG are good.

 

[Shane]

Lite-On, Nec and LG are good.

I second that...i have a LITE-ON and its fantastic,Never had any problems with it and ive had it for nearly 4 years now.

 

[robina_80]

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