Help picking computer parts

**Smith** · 12-22-2004, 08:15 PM

oh and sorry this is mostly for games

**Mad Cat** · 12-22-2004, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by TheCanuk

just incase i want to burn a disc for someone.

Make an image. Remove disc. Replace with CD-R/DVD. Burn.

**Mr. Elmo** · 12-22-2004, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Mad Cat

Make an image. Remove disc. Replace with CD-R/DVD. Burn.

We all know (or i think you guys do) taht you could make a backup with only 1 burner. The reason for 1 burner and 1 reader is it would be 2x as fast to make a copy of a disc rather than using your method

**Smith** · 12-22-2004, 08:43 PM

Originally Posted by Mad Cat

Make an image. Remove disc. Replace with CD-R/DVD. Burn.

alrite i know you guys are trying to help, but its 30 extra dollars. i would rather have 2 drives than making images all the time.

i just want to know if there is a big difference between the 5900 128mb and the 9800xt.

and what does a 9800xt go for in cdn funds?

**Virtualbody1234** · 12-22-2004, 10:16 PM

Have you ever had a DVD burner before?

You're going to learn that direct DVD to DVD copy won't work the way you expect. The original 9 GB movies don't fit on 4.7 GB media. That means compression is needed and that means to the HDD then burning afterwards.

**Virtualbody1234** · 12-22-2004, 10:25 PM

Originally Posted by TheCanuk

and what does a 9800xt go for in cdn funds?

I didn't find the XT but from what I found I think it's over your budget:

9800Pro $290 CDN: http://www.oemexpress.com/Itemdesc.a...%2DR98P128&Tp=

**accat13** · 12-22-2004, 11:22 PM

Originally Posted by clocker

Technically, you are ( of course) correct.
With the shop's new builds however, we like to supplement the DVD burner with a CD-ROM
We've found that the most common use of optical drives is reading (or playing ) CDs so we place the inexpensive ROM in the top (most easily accessed) slot of the case and place the more expensive drive below...basically, trying to reduce wear and tear on the dearest component.

It's a concept.....

Clocker normally I hole heartedly agree with your posts.You seem to very much in the know..(I've learned alot in your posts but)The optimal position for a dvd burner is in the top slot of the computer..Secondary ide master position(normally the top slot)..I also wouldn't suggest copying on the fly(drive to drive),can create buffer underrun issues and cause a bad burn.Your better off copying from the hardrive..I agree with VB why buy two drives..The only thing I seem to remeber is there is some issue about copy protection on certain discs not playing in a burner(could be wrong on this issue)...

**clocker** · 12-22-2004, 11:36 PM

Ok...
As VB has already pointed out, most DVD burning will require compression software...hence a trip to the HDD at some point, not a direct transfer from one device to the other.
In most installations, the top bay slot is the most easily accessable- so we put the cheap(er) drive there so it will be used the most.
Why do you think the "optimal" place is the upper "master" slot?
As long as only one drive is in use at a time what difference would it make?