is it ok to have both cd writer & dvd writer installed

[montoyauk]

hi..i have just installed NEC ND-2500 8x DVD +/- R/RW
along with my existing sony cdrw crx210 e
and taken out my toshiba dvd rom

sony cdrw crx210 e is my master slave.

would it in anyway cause a problem to copy dvdr movies or vcd movies in any way?

was this a right move or should i have kept my dvd rom
and taken out my cd writer


thank you

[hudsonf]

I have a cdrw and a dvdr installed and never had a problem with my setup. I did put the two drives on separate ide channels.

[jimmalenko]

Is there a reason why you can't have all three + your HD ?

I have two hard drives, DVDRW, CDRW and a DVD ROM and I chose to keep the DVDRW and the DVD ROM because:
a) the DVD ROM will rip quicker than the DVDRW;
b) the DVDRW will still burn CDs in about 6 mins.

This suited my usage patterns.

[redwudz]

I would keep the DVD ROM, because as stated, it usually rips faster. If you have the room in the case and a sufficient power supply, you can run them all. I use a Promise PCI IDE controller for an extra IDE backup drive, and a zip drive. If you need another controller card, just make sure it is compatible with the slower CD and DVD drives if you plan to run them on it.