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Do I really need a CD-ROM drive?

Discussion in 'Device Drivers' started by ppsssooo, Jul 21, 2005.

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  1. ppsssooo Newcomer, in training

    i'm building a new computer i have a dvd-rom drive do i really need a cd-rom drive because the dvd-rom drive reads cd-roms and dvds?
    ppsssooo, Jul 21, 2005
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  2. vegasgmc TechSpot Chancellor

    You're fine with just the DVD drive.
    vegasgmc, Jul 21, 2005
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  3. zephead TechSpot Paladin

    yes, dvd roms can read cd's (they are backwards compatible), but cd roms cannot read dvds. you should only be concerned is you have an old dvd rom drive that has excessivley slow read speeds (combo drives were like that back in the day). in that case, you'll probably get fed up with the lackluster performance and get yourself a cr-rom drive (fast ones are dirt cheap these days).
    zephead, Jul 25, 2005
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