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kamikaze worm
08-19-2004, 06:54 PM
I prob sound stupid with this question but i am looking to buy a cdwr drive and wanted to know if any thing has to be compatible and if there is anything that makes the drive better.

Thankyou :cool:
regans cortina
08-19-2004, 07:36 PM
Hi kamikazi. Can you supply some information on your pc please
cheers
kamikaze worm
08-20-2004, 07:09 AM
Motherboard - MSI K26 Delta MS-6590 ATX Mainboard
Processor - AMD Athlon XP 2800+ (2.09GHZ)
Memory - 256MB DDR RAM PC2100
Graphics card - 128MB Radeon 9200
Disk drive - Samsung SV4012H

I have now added this to my siggy lol :cool:
Confused
08-20-2004, 07:32 AM
Most here will recommend Lite-On CDRW's. I have two and have been pleased. I also have a couple of cheapies that have worked just as well.

I think a more important issue is the software that they come with. I prefer Nero and therefore pick drives that come with Nero software.
Chas
kamikaze worm
08-20-2004, 08:03 AM
What about this then?

http://www.pcwcomponentcentre.co.uk/invt/pcrw5232 :confused:
glc
08-20-2004, 09:24 AM
This is a better drive, and cheaper:

http://www.ebuyer.com/customer/products/index.html?rb=1335294541&action=c2VsZWN0X3Byb2R1Y3Rfb3ZlcnZpZXc=&product_uid=50746

Philips drives have a history of early failure.
regans cortina
08-20-2004, 10:12 AM
I would recommend liteon too . Had them since day one . top stuff.
Alienware_Dude
08-20-2004, 11:00 AM
Lite-On CD-RWs are the only brand I use. They're fast, good quality and the lowest priced of the decent brands. Sure, Plextor makes a better drive, but you're gonna pay for it.
kamikaze worm
08-21-2004, 02:42 PM
Ok guys thanx for help just 3 more questions...

1. Is that site safe (ive nvr shopped there)
2. Is that compatable with my system
3. Are CD-RWs easy to install.
WhatsThisBoxFor?
08-21-2004, 02:57 PM
1. Is that site safe (ive nvr shopped there).
I buy 90% of my hardware from eBuyer, and never had a problem.


2. Is that compatable with my system
It is compatible with any motherboard that supports ide/ata 33 (I think), which yours probably do.


3. Are CD-RWs easy to install.
All you have to do is set the jumpers, screw them into the case, plug them in and turn the computer on. They don't even need there own drivers.
kamikaze worm
08-21-2004, 04:17 PM
tyvm WhatsThisBoxFor? gr8 help and any1 else that helped me in this post