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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: Morpheus on April 25, 2026, 08:55:37 PM
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So my question to you guys is, what would you consider to be one of the very good external CD Roms? I have to purchase this because HP does not offer any CD Roms for a new PC!
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If you have a bay to put it in a sata internal is noticeably faster. It's an easy install. Just hook up a sata power cable and a sata data cable and it's hooked up. The cables are idiot proof too s you can't hook them up the wrong way.
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If you have a bay to put it in a sata internal is noticeably faster. It's an easy install. Just hook up a sata power cable and a sata data cable and it's hooked up. The cables are idiot proof too s you can't hook them up the wrong way.
Most systems and PC cases do not have the 5 1/4 external bays any more especially pre-builts.
So my question to you guys is, what would you consider to be one of the very good external CD Roms? I have to purchase this because HP does not offer any CD Roms for a new PC!
I would go with an internal CD DVD BDR Burner in an External enclosure if it is for a desktop PC and you need to do a lot of work with Optical disk.
https://www.amazon.com/Blu-Ray-Enclosure-Aluminum-swappable-Included/dp/B0FK4TFBMZ
Otherwise I would go with a name brand external USB drive
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-Cable-Storage-Interface-Compatible-SDRW-08V1M-U/dp/B0B6D8XB74
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I have an external USB DVD burner I very rarely use as everything is either download or USB..
Eagler
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Most systems and PC cases do not have the 5 1/4 external bays any more especially pre-builts.
Wow. I wasn't aware of this. I have a total of 8 computers, (one for each of my family members and 3 general use ones) and they all have the 5 1/4 bays.
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Wow. I wasn't aware of this. I have a total of 8 computers (one for each of my family members and 3 general use ones), and they all have the 5 1/4 bays.
Myself included. I've never had a single computer without a CAROM. I was in too much of a hurry just to get any new machine! HP told me they just don't have ANY desktop with a built-in CD. Among my frustrations, I just bought CD-ROM to install any different programs, so I don't need a very expensive one either!
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$22...Newegg..
Check this out on @Newegg:External DVD Drive, CD DVD +/-RW Drive USB 3.0 Protable USB DVD/CD ROM Burner Optical Drive Player Reader Writer for Windows 11/10/8/7 Laptop Desktop Computer, Mac OS (Black) https://www.newegg.com/p/105-008W-00003
Eagler
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NICE guys and thank you all! OH yeah, I forgot to say that this is ONLY going to stay on my desktop and will be far out of the way. So I just wanted a larger or thicker external CD-ROM drive. Something with a tougher-looking one, you know?
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ALSO, I made the BIG TIME mistake of saying, "I don't need a very expensive one either!" Duhhhhh, Stupid to say that when talking about anything you wish to use on a brand-new desktop!!
I know just as the rest of you guys know, "you get what you pay for..."
I'm not looking for something along the lines of a Game Boy!
<S> Morph
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Here's an HP for $40 if you want to pay more..
https://a.co/d/01GnGeKG
They are lightweight and not too durable imo but work fine if used gently..
Mines in my closet somewhere as I have not had to use it for years...
Eagler
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I have been using an LG SP80NB80 since about 2019. Has never failed to work on several machines. It also reads and writes DVD.
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Wow. I wasn't aware of this. I have a total of 8 computers, (one for each of my family members and 3 general use ones) and they all have the 5 1/4 bays.
Just goto Newegg and look at cases.
I have to have at least 2 x 5 1/4 external bays.
My Primary System Case is a Thermaltake Core W100
Secondary is a Phanteks Enthoo Pro series
And my old Xeon system is going from an old 2000s Lian Li full tower (Only uses 80mm fans) to an OLD mid 2000s Antec mid/full Case.
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CD's are not a new addition to ANY desktop!! WTF is HP's problem to cancel any and all CD-ROM drives for all of their desktops??? I am NOT into sales for any computer manufacturer right now, but this idea is the most IGNORANT decision for any PC manufacturer!!!
Foolish is a broad title, so am I the only HP user with this not-so-wonderful problem?
Thanks again!
<S> Morph
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I would say CD/DVD drives became nonstandard in commercial builds starting probably a decade ago. They are still an option since we get some where I work, but they have to be requested from the manufacturer.
A combination of readily available high speed internet, decrease in cost of flash memory (for usb storage drives), and rise in streaming services for both music and tv/movies tanked the usefulness of them.
Fortunately, a USB CD/DVD drive is cheap and works like a charm.
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if you want to read/burn backup's etc I would go for a Blueray option, they handle CDrom DVD and Blueray.
You can burn enormous amount of data with Blueray backup's (typically 50gb per disc)
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I bought a Kadlum, it works. What's the best! I don't know.
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The best is the one that works.
In normal home use the estimated hours play no significant role and with an external burner there's no dust issues caused by negative air pressure inside the case.