What Affects System Performance |
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What Affects System Performance
How well your computer functions with the
■Processor (CPU). The type and speed of your processor greatly affects the speed at which your computer transfers data to and from the CD- Writer Plus drive. If the processor speed is too slow, you may have to write at 1x speed.
■RAM. Your computer must have enough memory available to handle its operating system, the
■Your Hard Drive. The speed at which your hard drive accesses and transfers data (its access time and transfer rate) affects performance. Newer hard drives, those with a storage capacity greater than 528 MB, are fast enough to handle the
■Parallel Port Type. The type of parallel port on your computer has a major influence in determining the speed at which your
■Standard parallel port (SPP) which is sometimes called bi- directional or compatible
■Enhanced parallel port (EPP)
■Extended capabilities port (ECP)
Most PCs shipped since January 1995 contain support for the required