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Posted by: j4ckaL

I'm new to computers and I need some help choosing the cd and dvd drives for my new build.

Should I get a duel layer drive? Not sure what makes those different/better than single layer.

Should I get a combo drive? I know I want to have dvd-rom, cd-rom, cd-r, and cd-rw. Should I get those in one combo drive or in a couple different drives.

Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!

Posted by: Dark_Sniper*

get a dual layer, its the best thiong to get helps for big 1GB files and stuff. DVD DUAL Layer is waht you want it comes with cd burner rom dvd rom all foe less then 50 bucks i had seen on in newegg.com for 40 bucks.

Posted by: j4ckaL

Cool, so buying an expensive Plextor drive that costs like $125 isn't necessary then?

Posted by: Dark_Sniper*

**** no lol, there like 50 bucks for like a samsung thats a great brand.

Posted by: zynx23

i bought a dvd burner from sony, DRU-800. its been working like a charm. i got it at over $100. but there are less expensive dual layers burners out there for less. it just depends on whats avaible and how much you would spend. plextor i find has a reliable parts but they can be pricey too.

Posted by: j4ckaL

How's this one?

[URL=http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827152047]http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16827152047[/URL]

Posted by: Dark_Sniper*

lol thats the same one im getting dude its good and the price is right. so if it does ever break and stuff at least you can say you didnt waste 100 bucks on it. price is good and overall it gets the job done.

Posted by: m3trj

Oh yeah the NEC-3540A is what I have. It's very good, I highly reccomend it.

Posted by: timmer

16x dual layer dvd burner about 60$ at newegg.
52x cd burner dvd reader about 60$ also.

Posted by: j4ckaL

[QUOTE][i]Originally posted by timmer [/i]
[B]16x dual layer dvd burner about 60$ at newegg.
52x cd burner dvd reader about 60$ also. [/B][/QUOTE]
Are you saying I need two drives? Why?

Posted by: PoisonPorkchop

no hes saying that the better, dvd burning drive, is the same price as one that doesent burn dvds.