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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 12:48 PM
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I want something fast, graphic intense, and with great audio.

Does a DVD burner also burn music onto a CD-R?

The processor is going to be the pickle...I like AMD, but Intels are faster..

Help a friend out. Thanks.
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 12:50 PM
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I got the cendyne DVD-R burner and it also has the ability to burn CD-R's as well.
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get a basic dell machine www.xpbargains.com and add your own dvd burner. i like the pioneer 106
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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From what I gather...

Go for at least a 2ghz processor. 80gb hard disk should be fine. As for a video card, I'm rocking the GeForce FX 5900 right now.... 'Tis awesome. I don't think DVD-R will burn CDs.
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no no...no prebuilts...i want to build my own.
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 12:54 PM
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I have a toshiba dvd-rw/cd-rw. I would go with the athlon64.
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get a separate cd-rw burner to burn cd-rs (~$30)

and get a separate dvd+/-rw burner to burn dvds i wouldnt use the dvd burner to make cd-rs cause it shortens its life
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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Originally posted by Dªv£
get a separate cd-rw burner to burn cd-rs (~$30)

and get a separate dvd+/-rw burner to burn dvds i wouldnt use the dvd burner to make cd-rs cause it shortens its life
Really? Learn something new everyday. :thumbup:
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 12:59 PM
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Old Dec 13, 2003 | 01:01 PM
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