1. 2014-03-04, 04:17 PM #1
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    Question Optical drive or not ?

    So i previously posted my future build on the forums and got some cool feedback on it (thanks)
    the only remark people made was that I didn't need to include an optical drive....

    This made me think and left me with the question : How will I install my OS to my new PC if I don't have an optical drive ??

    Can I just copy the install files from the CD to an USB-drive and install that way , or doesn't it work that way ...

    Anyways would save me 25 bucks , so might as well ask you guys

    Thanks for reading !
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  2. 2014-03-04, 04:22 PM #2
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    USB flash drive / USB CD roms / USB 3 Firewire ESata Drives and the list goes on. There's list on the net how to make devices bootable. I converted my cases to 4 120mm fans in front by getting rid of the drive bays on top and i get the best airflow since i use the cd rom once a year.
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    Quote Originally Posted by odylong View Post
    Can I just copy the install files from the CD to an USB-drive and install that way , or doesn't it work that way ...
    It doesn't work that way.

    You just need to get an ISO of your DVD (Depending on 7 or 8), and use the "microsoft Windows 7 DVD to USB tool" with your flash drive and itll handle it. Then boot from USB
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  4. 2014-03-04, 04:34 PM #4
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    Windows 7 USB/DVD download tool

    Works with both win 8.1 and 7
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  5. 2014-03-04, 05:52 PM #5
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    Great thanks for the quick responses guys !
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