Question 1

Hello, I'd just like to know when buying this item from newegg.com, does it come with a SATA cable or any cables at all? Thanks in advance.

Accepted Answer

I am very sorry if I can't answer your question accurately. I don't have a good recollection if the unit came with a SATA cable as I unwrapped the bubble wrap quickly & was not too concerned about any cable since I did have SATA cables from my previous builds. Sorry!

Question 2

is it compatable with win 7?

Accepted Answer

I do not have firsthand knowledge (not running Windows 7) but there usually are no OS compatibility issues with CD/DVD drives since they use generic Microsoft-provided drivers.  This is a bulk drive so it does not come with any software - meaning it uses Windows standard drivers.

Question 3

Do you NEED a SATA cable to run this DVD burner?

Accepted Answer

Actually I'm just starting to build my first computer so I'm kinda new to all this, I'm really having trouble with some the small details of the computer like windows 7 oem, hard drives and Optical drives by the way my case is a mid tower

Question 4

I'm wondering if this drive is compatible with windows 7 or 8?...Doesn't specify in specs. Thx

Accepted Answer

It will work with both. I used it on a customers new build for windows 7.  Windows will probably install a generic DVD driver for it weather is 7 or 8.  The only thing u need to concider if u haven't already is if u need ide interface or sata.

Question 5

Does this come with a SATA cable?

Accepted Answer

No. It comes in bubble wrap without any cables or software. It installs automatically in windows. Works very well.

Question 6

How do I connect this to a pc, what cables will I need? Will a usb cable work?

Accepted Answer

Well, the optical drive you see here is first internal and therefore a USB cable will not work because there is no USB I/O present on this drive.

You would need a sata cable.

and this optical drive would also be powered by a sata "power" cable
You can find the power cable with the spare wires on your power supply, assuming you have a spare one.

Question 7

is the cable included?

Accepted Answer

This is a wonderful Disk Drive, sadly the cable is not included. This was a replacement for the one I previously had, so all I had to do was swap them out.

Question 8

does this drive need any install disks or is it ready to use right out of the box?

Accepted Answer

This item is ready to install and operate with your PC (your operating system should automatically detect and install drivers for use).  This DVD burner uses SATA data and power connectors.  However, it does NOT come with SATA cables (make sure you have a SATA Data cable; or order one separately).  Also keep in mind that you must have a SATA power plug coming from your PC power supply unit.  If not, you can use a MOLEX to SATA power adapter.  Good luck.

Question 9

Will this work for windows7?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  Optical drives are pretty much Universal as far as OS is concerned. Just be sure that your PC has SATA ports in it. That's the slim 7 or L shaped ports on the back of this drive.  Your PC has either SATA (if it's less than 5 years old) or IDE/ATA ports (the big wide ports with alot of pins).

Btw, there were PC's older than 5yo that had SATA.  Juat wanted to make sure I didn't mislead you.

Question 10

will this work with windows 7 ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, (well on my system it does) no need to install any firmware for it (don't think there is any anyway.)

If your still uncertain, check with the Microsoft Hardware Compatibility List, this will guarantee that the drive works with your OS configuration.

If your using third party burning software, check with that company to make sure its recognized by them.

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