Did I just get ripped off?

[UglyCasanova]

I ordered parts for my new system I'm gonna build from buy.com Wednesday because there was free shipping. Along w/my Antec sx1030 , my Santa Cruz , my Samsung 955df , and my Plextor 16/10/40 , i ordered a Toshiba 16x DVD because everyone said it was good. It was $70, and newegg had it for $60 I think, but it was free shipping so I said what the hell. When I opened the box the only thing in there was the drive. There was no cable, manual, or anything. WTF? I am still new at this, and it is really the first time I bought any type of drive as this will be my 1st, but this isn't normal is it. It only came in a carboard box with Toshiba Drive written on it. As I said, I am a newbie, so bear with me on this question. Are the drivers on the player (no manual to find out) or do i need a disk w/them and I just got screwed? ANy help would be appreciated.

 

[MustPost]

hmm...depends what they promised u, did they say u would get Manual and drivers, and is the drive new or used?

 

[johnny1111]

Sounds like you ordered it OEM/white box, which are cheaper but don't have manuals & cables.

 

[serialb]

I got the same drive from buy.com also. If I am not mistaken, it stated that the drive was an OEM. Anyway, all the required cables should came with your motherboard or soundcard.

serialb

 

[jimmygates]

If it was an OEM drive then that usual is what you get.



-jimbo

 

[UglyCasanova]

Thanks, but about my other question. I know very little about drivers. Are there drivers programmed into the dvd-rom that will get it started? Do I need to download drivers from somewhere?

Also, is there any site that I can go that will give me step by step instructions on building this thing? I have researched a good deal but i am still pulling my hair out sweating up a storm. :disgust:

 

[HansXP]

IDE DVD-ROM's don't need drivers, Windows 98/Me/2000 have them built right in. As for sites to help you build: there are some, but the only way you'll ever really figure things out is to do it yourself. Don't worry, it really isn't all that hard. Just read the manuals and plug things in to the right slots, and you'll be fine

 

[azollman]

No problem. They didn't rip you off, if you got an OEM one, but make sure you watch, because sometimes sites aren't always clear about that...

 

[UglyCasanova]

Thanks, I figured out my problem.