Adding DVD Burner to PC

[abisdabis]

I have a Dell Dimension 4400. I know it is old but.....I would like to add a dvd burner. What do I need to look for to make sure the burner is compatible with my system?

 

[DJBio-hazard]

if i was you i would by a usd dvd burner just so i you decide to get a nother computer down the road

 

[abisdabis]

if i was you i would by a usd dvd burner just so i you decide to get a nother computer down the road

Not a bad idea. Anything to be aware of with a usb connection? Would oyu suggest internal or external? I do hav an internal usb port.

 

[DJBio-hazard]

i would go go with external and depending on how much u are willing to spend

 

[bobflood]

i would go go with external and depending on how much u are willing to spend

thats good advice

 

[Ramy]

Personally if I only had one computer then I would go with internal. They are all pretty much compatible as long as you get the right connection inside the case. If you get an IDE one, that will work no matter what. If you get a SATA one, then you have to make sure your computer has those.

Internal dvd burners will be faster than an external for the most part.

 

[webbydude]

I just put one in my son's computer (Dell 4100) and have had no problems whatsoever. Like Ramy stated, IDE should be no problem. At least with my son's computer, I had no problems with a SATA Sony.

 

[cybok0]

Just make sure if you're keeping the CDRom drive, put the jumper on slave.

 

[Ramy]

Just make sure if you're keeping the CDRom drive, put the jumper on slave.

Put the jumper on cable select is the best.

 

[abisdabis]

I just put one in my son's computer (Dell 4100) and have had no problems whatsoever. Like Ramy stated, IDE should be no problem. At least with my son's computer, I had no problems with a SATA Sony.

I will need a sata as well if I go internal. What model did you get?

 

[abisdabis]

Put the jumper on cable select is the best.

Both jumpers go on cable secect....correct?

 

[Ramy]

Both jumpers go on cable secect....correct?

Yes.