How to install CD-RW?

External Since: Aug 03, 2003 Posts: 1

My current PC has an internal CD-Rom and I think there is an additional
empty slot. I want to install a new CD-RW, should I rip out the CD-Rom and
install it in it's place, or should I install it next to it, if possible. Do
I still need the CD-Rom to install hardware?

External Since: Oct 20, 2004 Posts: 49

Gunther Schwarz wrote:

> My current PC has an internal CD-Rom and I think there is an additional
> empty slot. I want to install a new CD-RW, should I rip out the CD-Rom and
> install it in it's place, or should I install it next to it, if possible.

I'd leave it in if it's any good (i.e.; decent DAE rates). It makes for
simpler CD copying but with them both on channel not necessarily faster.

Do
> I still need the CD-Rom to install hardware?

No, you can install the burning software from the CDRW after it's installed.