New build - XP and SATA

[5tu]

Probably a daft question, but here goes..

I'm gradually buying all the necessary parts for my new-build gaming rig. I've just got round to thinking about DVD drives and, when doing some research, found various articles flagging issues with a first install from a SATA DVD-drive.

The new pc will be based on either a P965 or N680i - will I be able to boot and install from a SATA DVD drive, rather than an EIDE?

Any suggestions for a good (i.e. quiet and fast) DVD writer (SATA or EIDE - depending on the answer to the above)?

Thanks!

[Clunk]

Yes, you'll need xp sp1 or 2 installation disc as well.

edit: have a look at the samsung sata drives.

[Marcvs]

just create a slipstreamed SP2 windows CD if you dont already have one

[Thorsson]

Or get an OEM Vista...