My Computer is Finally Ready!!!

b182tm · 06-18-2005, 03:51 AM

Thanks a lot Greg J. As long as the Lite-On is equal in value to the Sony, then I'd love to get it. Also, will I notice much of a difference between the two hard-drives? (I like to stick with names I know, but it all depends)
Thanks a bunch,
Derek

P.S. I am going to re-post this with the right link at the top...

mgoldb2 · 06-18-2005, 04:03 AM

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SONY White IDE DVD Burner Model DRU720A - Retail
Model #: DRU720A
$75.99

NEC Silver IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3520A
model #ND-3520A SV
$43

or

NEC Silver IDE DVD Burner Model ND-3540A
model #ND-3540A
$60

I think both these would be better choises then the sony and cost less.

Greg J. · 06-18-2005, 04:16 AM

Samsung and Hitachi hard drives are recommended by Praetor, a professional administrator of this forum because the drives last a long time (about 5 years or more) and run fairly quiet.

b182tm · 06-18-2005, 04:17 AM

Cool, thanks a lot. By the way, I decided to go with THIS Lite-On. Thanks everybody.
Derek

Greg J. · 06-18-2005, 04:19 AM

You're welcome! Nice computer setup

b182tm · 06-18-2005, 04:19 AM

I think I'll go with the original Samsung I originally was looking at. Save a few bucks, to put towards a v-card.
Thanks,
Derek

mgoldb2 · 06-18-2005, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b182tm

Cool, thanks a lot. By the way, I decided to go with THIS Lite-On. Thanks everybody.
Derek

One of the 2 NEC I named might be better choises. While when it comes to cdrw/dvd/cd/cdrwdvd drives I would highly recommend lite-one but for dvdrw I have not heard that great of things about them.

Greg J. · 06-18-2005, 04:25 AM

Yes indeed. Also, if you do get the SATA II drive, don't forget:

*Please note that the drive is factory configured for 150 MB/sec operation and you need to use Hitachi's Feature Tool software to enable 300 MB/sec operation - this is downloadable from Hitachi's website as either a bootable floppy or an ISO image for a bootable CD*

Looking forward to see your real signature in the future.

b182tm · 06-18-2005, 04:48 AM

Are those as good or better than the original sony i was looking at?
Derek

mgoldb2 · 06-18-2005, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by b182tm

Are those as good or better than the original sony i was looking at?
Derek

In my opioun both the NEC drives I named are better then the sony.

The following is praetor review of the sony you orginally chose.

Quote:

Originally Posted by praetor

Sony DRU720 Ive heard lots of very contradicting things about the DRU710/DRU720 although many suggest that the DRU720 is essentially a remarked LiteOn 1673 (which is not a good thing since recent LiteOn DVD burners havent been stellar by any means). Although Ive included this drive, better or at least equal drives can be found for less (or similar prices). [$92.99USD

and this what he said about the NEC 3520

Quote:

Originally Posted by praetor

NEC 3520A ND-3520A Featuring the same chipset as the Pioneer 109 (but at a significantly reduced price), this is a very solid all-around DVD burner; the only complaint as such is that it lacks the ability to function as a high-end CDRW drive although NEC promises that this drive will be flashable to add more functionality. [$54.00USD]

The past two quotes can be found here
Cd/dvd 101

The NEC 3540 is supposly a improved version of the 3520.

06-18-2005, 03:51 AM	#11 (permalink)
b182tm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bronco Country Age: 19 Posts: 1,044	Thanks a lot Greg J. As long as the Lite-On is equal in value to the Sony, then I'd love to get it. Also, will I notice much of a difference between the two hard-drives? (I like to stick with names I know, but it all depends) Thanks a bunch, Derek P.S. I am going to re-post this with the right link at the top... __________________ mobo ASUS A8N5X cpu AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ memory 1GB GeIL RAM video card 6600 GT 128MB hard drive Samsung 120GB SATA HDD R.I.P. Darrent Williams

06-18-2005, 04:17 AM	#14 (permalink)
b182tm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bronco Country Age: 19 Posts: 1,044	Cool, thanks a lot. By the way, I decided to go with THIS Lite-On. Thanks everybody. Derek __________________ mobo ASUS A8N5X cpu AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ memory 1GB GeIL RAM video card 6600 GT 128MB hard drive Samsung 120GB SATA HDD R.I.P. Darrent Williams

06-18-2005, 04:19 AM	#16 (permalink)
b182tm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bronco Country Age: 19 Posts: 1,044	I think I'll go with the original Samsung I originally was looking at. Save a few bucks, to put towards a v-card. Thanks, Derek __________________ mobo ASUS A8N5X cpu AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ memory 1GB GeIL RAM video card 6600 GT 128MB hard drive Samsung 120GB SATA HDD R.I.P. Darrent Williams

06-18-2005, 04:48 AM	#19 (permalink)
b182tm Diamond Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bronco Country Age: 19 Posts: 1,044	Are those as good or better than the original sony i was looking at? Derek __________________ mobo ASUS A8N5X cpu AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+ memory 1GB GeIL RAM video card 6600 GT 128MB hard drive Samsung 120GB SATA HDD R.I.P. Darrent Williams

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06-18-2005, 04:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
Greg J. VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 562	Samsung and Hitachi hard drives are recommended by Praetor, a professional administrator of this forum because the drives last a long time (about 5 years or more) and run fairly quiet.

06-18-2005, 04:19 AM	#15 (permalink)
Greg J. VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 562	You're welcome! Nice computer setup

06-18-2005, 04:25 AM	#18 (permalink)
Greg J. VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 562	Yes indeed. Also, if you do get the SATA II drive, don't forget: Please note that the drive is factory configured for 150 MB/sec operation and you need to use Hitachi's Feature Tool software to enable 300 MB/sec operation - this is downloadable from Hitachi's website as either a bootable floppy or an ISO image for a bootable CD Looking forward to see your real signature in the future.