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Optical DriveWhat is its purpose?Optical drives retrieve and/or store data on optical discs like CDs, DVDs and BDs (Blu-ray discs) which hold more information than classic portable media options like the floppy disk. Optical drives can play and/or record onto a large number of optical disc formats.How does it Connect?The optical drive is mounted into a 5.25 inch drive bay inside the computer case. The end with the connections faces inside the computer and the end with the drive bay faces outside. The drive connects with a cable that connects to the motherboard and there is also a direct connection to the power supply unit.Cost?The price of an optical drive varies from ?10-?115.Speed/CapacityThe variables that vary when it comes to optical drives are write speed, read speed and rewrite speed. A 1x on CD-ROMs means 150KB/s; while 1x on DVDs stands for 1.32MB/s. Read speed is limited to 18x for DVD-ROM and 16x for DVD burners. Write speeds have progressed from 16x to 20x and now 24x in an effort to reduce write times.Models/varieties/typesThe main types of optical drive are:CD-ROMDVD-ROMCD-RWDVD-ROM/CD-RW drivesDVD writersBlu-rayThe main brands of optical drive are:Lite-onSamsungLGHPPioneerLenovoStarTechQUBZPlextorCompatibility Issues?The cable that connects the optical drive to the motherboard varies from drive to drive so you have to make sure that your motherboard has the right connection for the optical drive you have brought. ................
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