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CD Recording FAQ
2. The CD Recorder
2.11. System requirements for CD Recording
Normally, every modern computer should be capable of troubleless high speed recording. However, there are certain considerations, especially for those with older and slower machines.
A SCSI recorder is able to write at 4x on a PC built around a 486/133, using robust software and a SCSI hard drive as a source. Under Linux, even a slower machine would be perfectly adequate for this job.
However, optimal scenarios are not common ground in everyday world, especially for those choosing an interface other than SCSI. For example, you may have problems copying an audio cd on the fly using an IDE recorder and an IDE reader, even if the CPU can provide the necessary power.
Whatever the case, a sensibly balanced modern system should have no problem recording at high speeds. What is needed is:
- A fast cd reader, especially when reading audio cds. If you use a SCSI recorder, you don't have to use a SCSI reader too.
- A hard disk with decent speed and capacity. You need at least 700MB of free space and a speed able to provide the necessary data rate. All modern hard disks are fast enough anyway.
Modern processors provide plenty of power, and the same happens with most modern power supplies. Demands in memory depend on the software used, but as a general rule memory is enough for cd recording if it is enough for average computer operation.