Upgrade questions

[Matt2]

I didn't realize how long in the tooth my PC was until I looked at the AnandTech website for the first time in about 6 months.

Specs are at the bottom, I'm looking for cheap upgrades that will give me performance boosts without spending a ton of money.

Best DVD burner out there for for cheap, that's not gonna die on me after 2 months like my Lite-On 52x CDRW??

 

[UsandThem]

New CPU/motherboard. If you game, a new video card.

I would also get 1 gig ram, while it is cheap.

 

[UsandThem]

Originally posted by: Matt2

Best DVD burner out there for for cheap, that's not gonna die on me after 2 months like my Lite-On 52x CDRW??

You know, that Lite-On is still under warranty. They are a good brand. You are going to have dud units with any company.

 

[Matt2]

Well the burner warranty is way long gone, I've been using an old one that doesnt work anymore either.

So really, I'm not ready for a CPU/mobo cause of the $$$$

but RAM and DVD burner are priority I guess...

Cheap, quality DVD burner? Any suggestions on brand?

Also, should I pair up my RAM with the same Geil RAM or should I go with a different 400mhz stick? Overclock specs at bottom

 

[IEC]

I'm using a 16x Lite-On burner, and it's working great. Lite-On makes drives for Sony, IIRC... so they're a pretty good manufacturer.

 

[krcat1]

For the burner ND 3520A

For the mem, you can get 2X512 at 2.5-3-3, for $80-90.

What speed is your Geil? Could you simply add another 512?