Question 1

i have just placed an order with this drive in it and i noticed it doesnt come with any cables - can you tell me what cables i will need and add them to my order ? - i will pay for them as soon as i hear from you thanks scott chandler

Accepted Answer

This uses the SATA interface http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812119229 your powersupply should have the correct connecter attached to it already, if you need an adapter to go from molex to sata, then you need this. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16812104652

Question 2

Can this thing read discs? like a movie or a game?

Accepted Answer

This will read any CD,DVD, or BR disc. It might not be able to do anything with what's on the disc depending on how it's formatted (Console games are in proprietary formats and aren't usually readable). Movies, PC games, Music CD's, and video disc are all readable by this drive, though it requires extra software to decode and play blu-ray movies.

Question 3

Does this work on Windows 10? Building a PC and need to install OS. Want to know if I should look for another drive if this is the case. Alec sheet did not list Windows 10 as a compatible OS. Thanks for the help!

Accepted Answer

I do not have windows 10. However, i do know a few things about computers.
It should work on any pc with sata plugs, a disc drive is hardware that hooks up at the lowest level in the computer and it works regardless of OS, much like a keyboard, you plug it in. it works as long as it is newer than 2006, cause that is when motherboards started heavily supporting sata connections.

Dont worry, the only thing you do have to buy for this drive is a bluray player program with license to play your bluray media on your pc.

Question 4

Did my LG bd-rom come with the software to play Blue-Ray?

Accepted Answer

The LG UH12NS30 player is a bare-bones OEM model, which means it doesn't come with extras like cables or software, only the drive (check the pictures on the Newegg website). Bluray players seldom come with Bluray player software, and then usually only on the pricier Retail versions. Unlike FREE DVD player software, you must purchase Bluray player software separately at extra cost (such as Cyberlink PowerDVD). You can thank Hollywood for that.

Question 5

So if I only want the CD/DVD functionality at first, will this work right out of the box? Given I have the SATA cables. I plan to upgrade the drive at a later time.

Accepted Answer

Yep. Dvds work wonderfully! If you want bluray to work you will need software as it is not native to Windows. If you are tech savey you might check out XBMC. Its a free open source media center. There are plugins which will play bluray. Of you are not tech savey, then you will need to buy powerdvd or the like to play bluray movies (data works just fine). Excellent drive for the money,  very happy with it. Good luck!

Question 6

is this a bluray burner???

Accepted Answer

No, it only reads BD. It writes CD and DVD. I've been using it to read BDs and have had no problems w my Win 7 Home PC.

Question 7

can it burn bluray?

Accepted Answer

No, it only burns DVD not bluray. Burning bluray is kinda pointless and expensive though. It is better and faster to get a something like a roku or apple tv and put any 1080p content on a removable drive and watch it through the roku.  It is cheaper in the long run and doesn't waste as much time.  Optical drives are quickly becoming a thing of the past.

Question 8

Will this work with a 5.25" drive bay?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Mine is installed in a 5.25 in bay. I believe it is actually the standard size for these types of drives.

Question 9

Will this Drive work with windows 10?

Accepted Answer

I installed it on a Windows 7 PC originally without problems. After upgrading to Windows 10 it continues to work as before. I assume installing it on an existing Win 10 PC should be easy too.

Question 10

Does this come with free software to play Blu-Rays or will I have to go buy one?

Accepted Answer

No software, anyways best to get some media software and keep it updated. DMR is always being updated due to piracy.
Be sure to keep it region free

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