11-05-2008, 06:47 PM | #1 | ||
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Advice on DVD Drives
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? |
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11-05-2008, 07:10 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Sylvania, Ohio
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Newegg. Whatever has the best reviews/price.
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11-05-2008, 07:14 PM | #3 |
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Puyallup, WA
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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.
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11-05-2008, 07:32 PM | #4 |
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Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: Cary, NC
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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.
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11-05-2008, 07:35 PM | #5 |
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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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