Hey whats up everybody,i have a few questions. 1:Which one of these drives would be better(mainly for backing up PS2 games) http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827101649 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827152047 2:Is it difficult to replace my DVD-ROM drive with a DVD Burner.
Relax ... people help around here when they get a chance. Personally, I like the BenQ .. but the NEC is a good drive, also. To replace your ROM drive is simple. Just unplug your PC, remove the old drive and install the new drive (making sure that the jumper on the back is set to master) using the existing cables. When you power up the PC, it should recognize the drive and away you go. Updating the firmware frosts the cake for you.
K4hashi: Do you have room in your tower/case to keep both the dvd-rom drive and the new dvd-rw drive? If so,that dvd-rom drive can save a lot of wear and tear on that new dvd-rw drive when you get it. I'm a benq believer. The quality of these burners or phenomenal for the $40 price tag. Once you get the plus format booktyped to dvd-rom,those backups should play anywhere!
Well i will have to remove either my CD-RW or DVD-ROM to put in the burner,which would be the best choice to take out?
i would personally take out the cd-rewriter drive as your dvd burner will accomodate the actual "burning" that you need to do, regardless of whether it be onto CD media or dvd media~ you should keep the dvd-rom in there to READ/RIP your games, make the job easier on your dvd burner, less wear-n-tear~ good luck~ docTY~
Replace your existing DVD player with the NEC 3540. The BENQ may be a good drive as well, but I don't have any experience with that one. I am using this same NEC DVD burner for quite some time now, and it is absolutely terrific, it burns cd's and dvd's equally great. It is NOT difficult to replace your current DVD player, just jumper your new DVD Burner the same (i.e. either master or slave) and simply swap the drives. Easy as 1 2 3 !
Isn't there a recommended combination between DVD Burner, IDE disks and IDE channels (master v/s slave)?
There IS: Just install your IDE hard disk (jumpered Master) on the last connector of your IDE cable, and connect that cable to the Primary IDE Channel on your motherboard. If you use a second IDE HDD, connect that drive to the second connector of the same IDE cable and jumper that hard drive slave. Connect your DVD / CD-rom drives with a separate IDE cable to the Secondary IDE channel of your motherboard. I have tried jumpering a cd or dvd burner as Master and an ordinary cd- or dvd drive (player) as slave, but the other way around also works.
GO HERE TO LEARN HOW TO INSTALL A DVD WRITER Install CD Burner, Installing a CD Writer or DVD player/burner http://www.helpwithpcs.com/upgrading/installing_cd_recorder.htm To install your cd burner you will need: * Compatible CD Recorder or DVD drive (IDE). * 4 securing screws (supplied with your CD Recorder / DVD Writer). * Cross-point (Philips) Screwdriver suitable for your PC case. * IDE Cable (if required). * Anti-Static Wrist-strap (if available). Disconnect the power and remove your PC's cover, see our guide. The first step (after removing the case covers) is to remove the "blank" plastic front from the position in which you want to install the cd writer (fig 1.1), if you have a CD-ROM drive installed then if possible leave a gap in-between the CD-ROM and the CD-WRITER, this will enable a sufficient amount of air to flow between the two drives. If you have trouble removing the "blank" you can use a flat ended screwdriver to ease the blank out, taking care not to damage the case. rive will be in the IDE configuration, some CD Writers work best when they are the master, others work fine regardless, always consult the manufacturers instructions that came with your CD Writer. There are 3 options, Cable Select, Slave, and Master. Selection is done by means of a jumper, the option you choose will depend on your system set-up. * Master should be selected if this will be the only device on a single IDE cable, or, if it is the second device to be connected and the other device is set to slave. * Slave should be selected if this will be the second device on a singe IDE cable, for instance, if you do not already have a CD-ROM drive then you could attach the new device to the same IDE cable as your hard drive (where your hard drive will be the master). * Cable Select should be selected only when the devices are to be attached as the cable depicts, ie, the first connector (working away from the motherboard) is the slave and the last connector is the master device. In fig 1.3 to the right you can see a standard IDE Cable, note there are 3 connections (notice the difference in distance between the connectors), connection A plugs into the motherboard and then the slave and master connections are used for IDE devices such as hard drives, CD-ROM Drives and CD Writers. If you need to attach a second IDE cable refer to your motherboard's manual. Connecting the cables The next step is to attach the IDE and power cables (fig 1.6) The power cable (fig 1.7) will only fit one way, so you won't put it in the wrong way round, but as a guide the red wire should go to 5v. The IDE cable will be marked down one side with a red or black strip, this denotes Pin 1, match this with the Pin 1 indicator on the back of the device, further, some IDE cables have a blank in one hole to stop you inserting it in incorrectly. If you would like to attach an audio cable to the device follow the manufacturer's instructions. Finishing the Installation Double check all connections and make sure the device is set correctly as master or slave. You may wish to test the device is correctly installed before replacing the covers, but it is advisable to replace the covers before reconnecting the mains. When you reboot your machine the bios should automatically detect the new drive, and then when you get to the windows screen, go to My Computer and you should see your new drive there. The letter assigned to the drive will depend on your machine's configuration. Next follow the manufacturer's instructions to install your CD Writer software, we will shortly be publishing a course for Nero® burning software which you will find in the courses section.
I have two internal drives in my system already. A CDR and a dvd drive. I am currently using an external sony dru 510A. I have had good success with it. I am wanting to be able to bitset and can not do it with this burner, wanting to set the +R to dvd-rom for more compatibility in other players. I have an open slot in my pc, can I add the dvd burner in the third slot and does it make the install any more difficult? I am thinking about the Benq 1640. Thanks.
