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Which DVD Burner to buy?
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AfterDawn Addict
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29. May 2004 @ 12:34 |
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I know that they make zip drives (super floppies) and even portable storage but if you are asking for an opinon regarding their hard disks then I can only say that they are not known for it. Do they have serious hard disks for stand alone systems? Do they even make them? I'll stick to my original suggestions. Western digital, but also Maxtor, Seagate, Samsung, Hitachi, but Iomega?
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Shoey
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29. May 2004 @ 12:56 |
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I would recommend the Western Digital 70 gig raptor.
Mobo has to support serial ata (Sata) for the WD Raptor(internal) hd m8. Nothing wrong with a external USB 2.0 Iomega, Western Digital or Maxtor. Mobo support USB 2.0 bigorange?
Asus K8N nVidia nForce3 Pro 250 GB, Athlon 64 3200+, Hitachi 80 gig SATA 150, Corsair XMS 1 gig PC4000, ATI Radeon Saphire 9600 Pro (256 DDR), Windows XP Pro (64 Bit),Lite-ON SOHD 167T,, Plextor PX-712SA,BenQ 1640.
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29. May 2004 @ 13:07 |
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yeah, they make' em. I think I'll go with Western Digital. One last Question and I'll leave you guys alone. Is it crucial to go with 8mb buffer or could you get away with 2mb?
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Shoey
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29. May 2004 @ 13:11 |
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Is it crucial to go with 8md buffer or could you get away with 2mb?
If your mobo supports ata\133 then get the WD 8mg buffer. If your mobo only supports ata\100 then get a 7200 rpm m8. If your unsure refer to your mobo users manual. Here's what I'm running:http://www.msicomputer.com/product/p_spec.asp?model=KT6V-LSR
Asus K8N nVidia nForce3 Pro 250 GB, Athlon 64 3200+, Hitachi 80 gig SATA 150, Corsair XMS 1 gig PC4000, ATI Radeon Saphire 9600 Pro (256 DDR), Windows XP Pro (64 Bit),Lite-ON SOHD 167T,, Plextor PX-712SA,BenQ 1640.
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29. May 2004 @ 13:39 |
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Its never crucial to have an 8 meg buffer compared against a 2 meg one, because you can get confortably by with either. The difference is in in real time system performance. Its the many small speed gains spread across across the entire system that makes for faster systems.
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29. May 2004 @ 14:00 |
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shoey,I also want an external drive, my system supports sata/133. But man, the price zooms up from 2mb to 8mb and since external is higher to begin with I was just wonderin'.......ps-thanks to you too sophocles I really appreciate the info, makes sense 
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29. May 2004 @ 14:32 |
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Bought it! Went thru newegg, had the best prices, no shipping, tax only in 3 states, guess what? Tenneessee is one of 'em. figures. Thanx to the both of ya.
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29. May 2004 @ 19:26 |
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Bigorange,
If you are planning on getting a external harddrive for DVD burning, do what I did.
Go to www.dealsonic.com and check out the Plumax PM-525c2 - Item # DSPMX525C2PPs
This is a combo case that has the fan guts etc in it that you can install a burner or harddrive. It is silver/grey in color and on sale now for 33.90.
This hooks either via USB or Firewire and does not use the IO of your computer.
I installed my extra DVD burner in it but I am going to get another HD and put it in the case just for DVD burning.
The thing is>>>>>> you can't buy a external DVD burner as cheap as you can buy this case and put it in.
Works fantastic. XP recognizes and installs it for you.
Check it out and let me know what you think.
Also they daisy chain together and you can stack up to 128 of them on your desk if you have the space and equipment to put into them.
It is about 8 inches deep x 5 inches wide x 2 inches high. Looks great
Has it's own rocker switch so you can cut it of if you want to and when you cut it back on XP recognizes it.
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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Toiletman
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2. June 2004 @ 20:38 |
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Well, at last, I finally went with a 107. Well not really, I'm just leaning towards that. Has everything an average Toiletman could need!
Everyone is entitled to their own true opinion. Either respect that or don't.
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2. June 2004 @ 21:10 |
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That's OK Tolietman, since this thread began I've relinquished and purchased a Plextor PX-712A. Now that's "putting my money where my mouth is" My wife has as a result hidden my credit card.
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2. June 2004 @ 22:15 |
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Best Buy stores has a good buy in a HD.
Seagate ST380013A
80 GB 8 MB cache
7200 speed
ATA 100
89.99 less 50.00 rebates = 39.99
Just in case any of your lookers are in market for a spare.
I had already purchased a Western Digital WD800Jb from NewEgg.com for 67.00 and thought that was a good buy until I saw this one.
You can get a raincheck if they are out (like my store was).
Couldn't help myself, I got a raincheck and will buy the 39.99 Segate as a backup.
Tom
HP 7975 Pentium 4W/2.0 XP Home
1 GB RAM
Maxtor 80 GB and WD 80 GB (used for movies only)
Pioneer 116 DVD ROM,and BenQ 1640 Combo
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