Optical Drive
Optical drives retrieve and/or store data on optical discs like CDs, DVDs, and BDs (Blu-ray discs) which hold much more information than classic portable media options like the floppy disk.The optical drive is mounted so the end with the connections faces inside the computer and the end with the drive bay faces outside.The back end of the optical drive contains a port for a cable that connects to the motherboard. Popular Brands include: Lite-On IT,Memorex and NEC and the price ranges from £15-£60 depending on the read or write speed. for instance 24x is faster than 2x.