question on toshiba dvd-rom 16x requirments

[joshInAlaska]

I'm going to buy the TOSHIBA DVD ROM, 16X DVD, 48X CD ROM, model SD-M1502.

My question is this. I'm keeping my system cheap. Would a Duron 750 be sufficient to view DVD movies? The RAM will be 128 megs, and there will be a 30GB 5400rpm HD.

I'm not asking for any recommendations on any other configuration, or any substitute components. All that I want to know is if my cheap-a$$ system will be capable of utilizing the DVD drive, yes or no?

 

[nnnyyy]

Yes

 

[yasha]

Yes it would. I'm using a toshiba 16x with a duron 700 and the playback is as smooth as silk. I'm using power dvd with it. I'm also getting a second dvd player for my other system but am looking at cheaper dvd-roms than the toshiba. Does anyone know about Afreey?

 

[joshInAlaska]

okay, thank you both.

consider this thread dead fred.

 

[Sugadaddy]

It'll work perfectly. A Duron 750 might not be the fastest right now, but it doesn't mean it's slow. The minimum for PowerDVD is like a P2-300...

 

[ledzepp98]

well, it seems you question has been answered (many times and rather quickly)...as for your question, yasha, i've never had an affrey drive but i got the aopen 12x dvd drive from newegg (i think it was ~$50 shipped) and it is very good so far...

 

[joshInAlaska]

yeah, i don't mean to sound obnoxious, but I'm sure you know what i mean when i say that once a thread hops down a bunny trail, it takes off in a whole other direction. It's happened too many times when i asked about particular products, then other people jump in and recommend other items that i'm not pursuing. thank you fellows for your quick responses.

 

[wolf550e]

just be aware it wont allow you to rip encrypted (protected) DVDs ar speeds above x2. which is a pain and also, defines the idea of having a fast dvd-rom drive if you will only use it at x2? i would get myself a x12 drive or a pioneer, although i love toshiba.

 

[bacillus]

that toshiba also isn't the best at DAE!