Advice on DVD Drives

spleen1015 · 11-05-2008, 06:47 PM

So, my son's computer doesn't have a DVD drive in it. The games he wants to play these days require one, so I am thinking about getting him a DVD Drive for his PC. I have no idea what I'm looking for as far as brand.

I know some of you guys are deep into this sort of shit. Any advice?

Rich1033 · 11-05-2008, 07:10 PM

Newegg. Whatever has the best reviews/price.

Atocep · 11-05-2008, 07:14 PM

You can get a DVD burner for about $20 now (will play DVD and CD-Roms). I agree with Rich1033 above, just check newegg and see which ones are rated 4-5 eggs.

gstelmack · 11-05-2008, 07:32 PM

Yup, these things are a commodity now.

Newegg.com - DVD-ROM Drive, CD / DVD Drives, CD / DVD Burners & Media, Computer Hardware

Pick one. Heck, spend a few bucks extra and let him do some burning:

Newegg.com - DVD Burner, CD / DVD Burners, CD / DVD Burners & Media, Computer Hardware

Biggest thing is to check if you have an EIDE/PATA port or a SATA port. Probably EIDE if the thing is at all old. Just make sure it matches the drive you buy. That's about all you need to worry about.

weegeebored · 11-05-2008, 07:35 PM

Do u need a DVD burner? I love Plextor so the 850A or 850SA depending on whether the computer has an IDE or SATA controller. If u want to go cheaper, Lite-Ons have performormed well for me in the past.

11-05-2008, 07:14 PM	#3
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	You can get a DVD burner for about $20 now (will play DVD and CD-Roms). I agree with Rich1033 above, just check newegg and see which ones are rated 4-5 eggs. Last edited by Atocep : 11-05-2008 at 07:14 PM.

11-05-2008, 07:32 PM	#4
gstelmack Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Cary, NC	Yup, these things are a commodity now. Newegg.com - DVD-ROM Drive, CD / DVD Drives, CD / DVD Burners & Media, Computer Hardware Pick one. Heck, spend a few bucks extra and let him do some burning: Newegg.com - DVD Burner, CD / DVD Burners, CD / DVD Burners & Media, Computer Hardware Biggest thing is to check if you have an EIDE/PATA port or a SATA port. Probably EIDE if the thing is at all old. Just make sure it matches the drive you buy. That's about all you need to worry about. __________________ -- Greg -- Author of various FOF utilities

11-05-2008, 07:10 PM	#2
Rich1033 High School Varsity Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sylvania, Ohio	Newegg. Whatever has the best reviews/price.

11-05-2008, 07:35 PM	#5
weegeebored High School Varsity Join Date: Sep 2006	Do u need a DVD burner? I love Plextor so the 850A or 850SA depending on whether the computer has an IDE or SATA controller. If u want to go cheaper, Lite-Ons have performormed well for me in the past.

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