Dual Layer DVD Burner

[XozXX]

Hello, I need help with DVD Burning. I'm not so good with computers; so please bare with me. I need to burn DVD+R DL discs, but I need to know if I can upgrade to a better DVD Burner. I currently have a CD-RW Drive, but I don't think that can burn DVD+R DL discs. I was wondering if I could upgrade my DVD Burner to this - HP - 24x Internal Double-Layer DVD±RW/CD-RW Drive. My system has these kind of statistics -

Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 3

Intel(R)
Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
2.79 GHz 504 MB of Ram

Thanks! If my CD-RW Drive can burn them, please tell me. I'd rather not waste $50. Again, if this sounds stupid, I'm not that good with computers. Thanks! - XozXX -

 

[orihS ‪‪‪Shiro]

Yes, your computer can easily handle an upgrade to a DVD burner.
This one for a mere $30 can do it.

No, unfortunately your CD RW burner can not do it.

So here's my recommendation.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...3&cm_re=dvd_burner_ide-_-27-129-043-_-Product
Just swap your CD RW drive out for this guy.

You can't use the cheaper SATA drives unfortunately as your computer is too old and uses IDE cables.
So I selected an IDE drive for you.

(you can confirm this if you open up your computer and check and see if your cd rw drive has a ribbon cable on it)
IDE cables are the flat wide ribbon cables
SATA are much thinner and slimmer

 

[Trotter]

Oooo... a Pioneer for $30? Sweet, even if it is IDE.

My wife's computer is way older than yours and it has two DVD burners in it, so you will have no problems.