Can your PC run a BD or HD DVD disc?

[judiechu]

Hi, there,

Lately I heard that the disc drive manufactures like SONY or HLDS they started to ship BD drive burners. So I began to worry if my PC can run the so-called Next Gen disc. I found a very useful program from CyberLink's web site:

http://www.cyberlink.com/bd-hddvd_advisor

The program will check all the hardware and software which requires to run BD or HD DVD discs and show upgrading recommendations and troubleshooting support if your PC system is unable to support Blu-ray Disc or HD DVD playback.

I think it is a great tool so I recommend to you guys~~

[bombonfoton]

Hi, I would like to know the difference between a motherboard with the firewire included and an independent capture card. Is it better the latest?

I would also like to know what intel processor is better right now for professional editing, no matter the costs. I've heard that the "D" one is just a step for an upcoming one that's gonna be real good, is it true? is te Xeon processor just for servers? or is it good for editing desktops too?