Help picking computer parts

[Virtualbody1234]

then why not add in another $10 and get a dvd reader incase you want to copy dvds...no point in cd reader

P.S. do you really need the VIVO function of the gfx card?

He can copy DVDs with just the burner. No need for the DVD reader.

[Mr. Elmo]

then why the need for a cd-rom? instead of the cd-rom, wouldnt it make more sense to get a dvd reader instead? making a direct copy of your dvd is a lot faster if you have a 2 dvd drive

EDIT: just noticed...wtf is the timezone used ? its only 9:21pm here and it says its 3AM on the board...

[Virtualbody1234]

Again. Only the DVD burner is needed.

[Mr. Elmo]

arg...vb ....thats the same thing as you telling him to go get a amd64 and i tell you that "only a amd 1800xp is needed"

[clocker]

Again. Only the DVD burner is needed.

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.....

[Virtualbody1234]

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.....

True. And that used to be even more true but the price of a DVD burner is now so low that it doesn't make much difference anymore.

[clocker]

Point taken.
The price of CD-ROMs has fallen too, though...so it's really a wash, isn't it?

[Virtualbody1234]

Point taken.
The price of CD-ROMs has fallen too, though...so it's really a wash, isn't it?

I guess so.

I find that people don't want to buy CD-ROM drives even at the low prices. I have a few left over and seem to be getting more used ones as people upgrade to DVD burners.

[Storm]

Get a 9800 Xt or Pro insted of that FX.

WHY????

(s)he hasnt told us what the PC's use will be....... maybe its not games, then that would just be a total waste of money.......

its really easy to tell someone to get the most expensive parts, but try and advise them what they NEED, rather than telling em to get the fastest most expensive part (dont take it personally, alot of people do that)

[Smith]

Get a 9800 Xt or Pro insted of that FX.

VB1234 is right only have 1 drive and get a 320gb hard drive.

i really dont need a 320 gb hard drive. ill never use all of that. ive got 1 80gb drive rite now and in the year ive had it its only about 60% full.

i am liking the ati though, i just have never used ati b4.

i cant find prices for a 9800xt.

this is all i could find

ATI All-In-Wonder RADEON™ 9600XT 128MB DDR $255

i dont want to spend more than 250 cdn dollars on my video card.
thats why i picked the 5900.
and i think ill go with the dvd reader and burner now.

LG (CDR-8162B) 16X DVD-ROM OEM $28