DVD writer on slow computer

[desi_babu]

Hi! i got AMD 400 MHZ processor and 320 mb RAM, I checked the specification of Plextor writers and minimum requirement is Pentium3 700Mhz. Is there any DVD writer that will work on 400 mhz system? or is it that if i buy a DVD writer it will work but slower? Can anyone pls guide me, frankly speaking i dont have funds to upgrade my processor so if writer is not possibility i will go for bigger harddisk.

Thanks

[yoda313]

Hello,
I have a 4x dvd burner on a AMD 850mhz and it works just fine. I imagine it will work. If you search the net at places like www.computing.net and www.slashdot.com you may find forums for people running slow computers. I hope someone can give you a definitive answer.
Kevin

[Bodyslide]

I have a spare 200 mhz PC, 512 mb ram 20 gig HD that I installed a Pioneer 105 in just to see what would happen. And it burns OK at 2x only. PC has Windows XP Home. No Antivirus or Network on the machine at all.

[DVD_Ripper]

If you throw a burner in it make sure it is a internal burner... I would think an exernal one, even on a new Fwire card or USB2 card, would be more apt to fail.

[desi_babu]

thnx! for ur input. I will try my luck with DVD writer.

[handyguy]

I have a HP 2x dvd writer, its what I used with old computers.