Choices Choices...

shmef · 09-22-2007, 07:56 PM

So, I've been running a wonderfully mediocre Dell Dimension 3000 Desktop that decided not to have a DVD drive. I was wondering how to go about obtaining and which DVD drive to get. External or Internal? What sort of inputs will I need? The Spec sheet says there is one, but it is not really there. I never have had one before on this box.

Specs attached as a screenshot from PC Wizard

**kinbard** · 09-24-2007, 02:21 PM

Well, I personally would get an external one. Doesn't really matter which one. I would go with the cheapest. USB would be the way to go, and off hand the only external type I can think of.

shmef · 09-24-2007, 05:50 PM

Mkay, but the Internal ones seem to be cheaper. I found a few under 20 bucks on Newegg... and to be honest the extra bay really has no other use to me...

**kinbard** · 09-25-2007, 08:14 AM

You can go with the internal, if you feel comfortable installing it.

**Fox** · 09-25-2007, 08:16 AM

I would go for it. You can get a DVD burner now for 20 dollars or less plus a dollar or two for shipping. Installation is easy- if you're unsure of how to do it, just read the pamphlet that comes with it, and post a question here if you're still hazy.

09-24-2007, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
kinbard TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,459 OS: Experimenter	Re: Choices Choices... Well, I personally would get an external one. Doesn't really matter which one. I would go with the cheapest. USB would be the way to go, and off hand the only external type I can think of. __________________ Half viking, half pirate, stronger than both XP Repair Malware Removal Vista Repair Downgrade Vista

09-24-2007, 05:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
shmef Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 90 OS: Vista SP2 My System	Re: Choices Choices... Mkay, but the Internal ones seem to be cheaper. I found a few under 20 bucks on Newegg... and to be honest the extra bay really has no other use to me...

09-25-2007, 08:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
kinbard TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,459 OS: Experimenter	Re: Choices Choices... You can go with the internal, if you feel comfortable installing it. __________________ Half viking, half pirate, stronger than both XP Repair Malware Removal Vista Repair Downgrade Vista

09-25-2007, 08:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
Fox TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 7,752 OS: XP Pro, CentOS My System	Re: Choices Choices... I would go for it. You can get a DVD burner now for 20 dollars or less plus a dollar or two for shipping. Installation is easy- if you're unsure of how to do it, just read the pamphlet that comes with it, and post a question here if you're still hazy. __________________ Antec Neo Power 500W, ABIT IP35-E, Intel E2180@2.66Ghz, Corsair XMS2 2x1GB DDR2-800, PNY 8800GT, 320GB Seagate * lazy college student alert *- If I've inadvertently ignored a thread, please Let me know about it Have I helped you solve your problem? Donate to Techsupportforums Klart Skepp!