cd rw

[catinthehat]

I'm not sure if this is the correct forum for this so please accept my apologies if it's not.
I want to get a cd rw of some discription, my main problem is that my computer doesn't have an available space in the case. So at the moment i'm looking at my options and getting more and more confusd. so any advice would be good, whats best? what on eath is a scsi connection and can i use one? and where should i go to buy this sort of thing.

[Rick]

Welcome to Pc Guide

If you do not have any open/free drive bays in your system case.
Then you need to look at what you have for ports available.
Does your system have an open expansion slot? ( PCI or ISA)
An open slot would be required to install a SCSI controller ..

Do have USB or Fire-wire support ?

For a description of SCSI check out the link below.
http://www.pcmag.com/article/0,2997,apn%253D2%2526s%253D1480%2526a%253D7466%252 6ap%253D1,00.asp


To use any of the external options for cd-rw you will be finding the price somewhat higher for the devices.
I haven’t worked with any of the USB cd-rw drives so someone else will have to answer your questions on those.

I can tell you about the SCSI drives.
First is the price. They are more expensive.
In many cases they are fast. And More reliable.
I have seen Much better results using them. ( fewer corrupted cd’s )


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[catinthehat]

Thanks
I have to usb connections but am not sure about the rest time to get the manual out.

[andreadebiase]

maybe you want to start thinking of changing the case, they r not tooo expensive....and then you can get your internal cd-rw.
bye


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[Jumby]

Why not just get a CD/RW that can be used as a cd rom? CompUSA has a TDK on sale right now for $59.95 after rebate and sale price.

[ranchdog]

I'm using an NEC 7500A as a CD-ROM/CD-RW. Works for me.

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