I just did a build with a Lite-On 4X DVD+RW drive and it works great. It also burns CD-Rs at 40x. Doesn't come with NERO though. Can be found @ Newegg for $95.00-$100.00. It comes with PowerDVD and Sonic MyDVD software. Throw in a copy of NERO and DVD X Copy Express and it meets all of my needs.