HD/play/burn

[tonysmith1929]

Hi folks. Can anyone tell me if fairly new dvd players/burners in pc will read/play/burn HD discs. Have got 2 LG multi's.
Not sure if I am in right section but here it is. Thanks.

[locoeng]

No they will not.

[tonysmith1929]

HD/Play/Burn

Thanks anyway... Is there likely to be one in the future for PCs ??

[admin]

There are already some available, that supports dual formats (reading both Blu-ray and HD DVD, plus DVD writing as well), for example:

http://www.span.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=16234&source=gbaseus&currency=USD

But the drive is only one of the things you'll need to achieve perfect HD playback. A fast CPU (or if possible, GPU-assisted decoding with a good graphics card), as well as a HDCP compatible graphics card and monitor. This guide lists the requirements for PC HD playback:

http://www.digital-digest.com/articles/PC_Blu-ray_HD_DVD_Ready_page1.html

[tonysmith1929]

HD/Play?burn

Thanks admin....Will check on availabilty in UK.....Looks like I may have to buy or build something more powerfull though.
Have downloaded the test software........Cheers....

[tonysmith1929]

HD/play/burn

Thats that then...The test gave me more reds than greens, maybe time to upgrade ...........again !!!!

[admin]

Just out of interest, what kind of "reds" did you get?

[tonysmith1929]

HD/play/burn

REDS !!!!!
CPU
CPU hardware accelerator
Graphics card driver
Graphics card Nvidia G force 5500 (JUST OK)
No HD drive (of course)
Software player ???????/
HD compliant display


NOTALOTAGREEN!!!!!!

[admin]

Might have to just skip HD playback for the current computer and get it on the next computer you buy, unless you can upgrade to the following specs:

* Core 2 Duo processor, eg. 6750 (still need a fast CPU for VC-1 decoding, since it's not accelerated by Nvidia GPUs)
* GeForce 8600 GTS or GeForce 8800 GT or ATI Radeon HD 2600
* Monitor with HDCP compatible DVI (most of the new ones these days) or HDMI
* HD drive - get a dual format one would be best, since it allows you to play everything. Don't bother with BD/HD burning for now, because blanks are far too expensive (eg. this drive is ok: http://www.ncixus.com/products/index.php?sku=26553)

[tonysmith1929]

HDplay/burn

Thanks admin, sounds expensive. Will get specs for this PC and post to see if upgradeable later . Monitoris redent LG lcd...Thanks again.....

[tonysmith1929]

Hd play/burn

If I post the Everest report on PC. can anyone tell me how much upgrading, such as CPU,Ram, Graphics card it will take without trouble ??????? Thanks

[Chewy]

If I post the Everest report on PC. can anyone tell me how much upgrading, such as CPU,Ram, Graphics card it will take without trouble ??????? Thanks

post an edited overclock quick report in a new thread

[tonysmith1929]

Hd play/burn

Will do soon