this is in response to question 2
i have a dvdrom and cdrw drive with the cdrw drive as master so i hooked the audio output from the cdrw drive to the sound card. everything is great.
I have a question about buying a new DVD Burner drive.
Also about hooking up audio devices to my sound card.
Ok here is the first question
Is the Plextor PlexWriter PX-708A a good deal for $129.99? It looks like a top-end drive, I know it's older but I know it used to be the top. Would it be a good drive?
Here is question number two
Do I need to hook the audio output from the DVD-ROM or CD-ROM drives into the Audio Inputs on my soundcard? (I have the Audigy 2 ZS Plat.) The booklet from Creative says yes, and someone told me that if my OS is older I need to but if I have a new OS I don't need them.
Any input on either of these?

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