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Dumb Question:)

Discussion in 'General Hardware' started by MikeB, 11 Sep 2009.

    11 Sep 2009 at 08:10
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  1. MikeB

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    Does a PC have to be built with an internal DVD in it?, or could I do build with an external USB DVD R/W drive, reason I ask is that I am building a HTPC and want to hide the box and just use an external drive.

    Thanks in advance
     
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    2. 11 Sep 2009 at 08:16
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  2. E1T5Y

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    For initial fresh install you may need to connect internally, after OS is installed you can leave out :)
     
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    3. 11 Sep 2009 at 08:17
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  3. Beerbaron

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    external usb dvd drive should be fine
     
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    4. 11 Sep 2009 at 08:41
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  4. J.B

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    No such thing as dumb questions.

    Most modern motherboards will allow you to install an OS from an external CD drive. Just need to change the boot order in the BIOS.
     
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    5. 11 Sep 2009 at 08:54
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  5. Kennysevenfold

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    This.

    Cant see it being a problem mate :)
     
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    6. 11 Sep 2009 at 09:04
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  6. MikeB

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    thanks all
     
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    7. 11 Sep 2009 at 11:07
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  7. JonJ678

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    Can install from usb instead. I don't have an optical drive in my computer :)
     
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    8. 14 Sep 2009 at 14:48
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  8. MikeB

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    going to try external dvd first, but good suggestion !
     
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    9. 14 Sep 2009 at 15:07
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  9. Wakinglimb

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    I've regularly built PCs from a USB DVD drive. Laptops and HTPCs, is no problem with a modern BIOS.
     
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    10. 14 Sep 2009 at 18:44
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  10. MikeB

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    will let you all know how i get on tomorrow :)
     
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