is this Optical drive compatible and good

Bryce_ · Sep 14, 2015

I believe that I'm going to need a optical drive to install windows in the computer im building.
Do i actually need one?
Is this one compatible with my build?
Is it decent quality?

Build: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/VCczTW
Optical drive: http://pcpartpicker.com/part/samsung-optical-drive-sh118cbbebe

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 14, 2015

Yes that will work , but it's only a Rom drive for reading and playing discs.

Solandri · Sep 14, 2015

You can install Win 8.x from a USB flash drive. As long as you have a legit key, you can download the files necessary to create the bootable flash drive. No optical drive necessary.

Official instructions:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-reset-refresh-media

Slightly more informative instructions:
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-create-a-windows-8-installation-dvd-or-usb-drive-505769939