OEM generally means that you get just the dvd drive, without manual or 
hookup cables.  This is not a problem, as the drive is recognized by Windows 
as soon as you hook it up, and it's ready to go.  As always, wear a 
static-discharge strap and have the power off before you install the drive. 
You will need to order an EIDE cable to install the drive, if you don't have 
one, it's a good chance to upgrade to the round cable, instead of the flat 
ribbon cable, which is supposed to improve air flow inside the case, for 
cooling.  Here's an example:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812183032

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Harris" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 12:12 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] Help picking out a cdrom drive


>I see on Newegg they have a lot of OEM products, I know what OEM means but 
>does it still mean anything OEM from newegg doesnt come with hookup wires 
>etc...
>
> Milt deReyna <[log in to unmask]> wrote: 
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16827136103R
>
> Bought 2 of them, they've been excellent.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ron Harris"
> To:
>
> Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2007 4:53 PM
> Subject: [PCBUILD] Help picking out a cdrom drive
>
>
>> Im looking for a solid cd rom with burning capabilities to go into my new
>> computer im building. It must have a black face to match the case. Im not
>> so worried about it burning dvd's but if its not much more to get one 
>> that
>> does dvd's also Im up for it. It also doesnt need to be lightning fast 
>> but
>> I dont want a slug either. Any suggestions?
>>
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