External DVD Drive for Dell Dimension 2400 - Firewire

Question

I'm considering buying a LaCie light scribe external DVD because I am doing extensive video editing.  The specs say it comes with a firewire.  Does anyone know if I need to buy additional hardware to hookup the firewire on a Dell Dimemsion 2400, or do I have the plugin on the cpu? Thanks!  You've all been very helpful !:smileyhappy:

Predator · Answer

Hi Nexiv,The 2400 series did not come with firewire ports. Now if you purhased the system with an Audigy ZII sound card, it is possible you have one, the card came with one.Otherwise you will need to purchase a PCI adapter card and hope you have an available slot open.Best Regards! God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell thedifference. CD/RW Link Message Edited by Predator on 09-28-2006 05:02 PM

nexiv · Answer

Thanks Predator....its a start!  I have no clue!  I'm assuming this is yet another card I have to open my computer for....  Just installed 1GB ram card tonight....running much faster.  ok, so I'm guessing this card would have a 'jack' hookup?  Like I said, I'm clueless, but learning real fast! Thanks again for your quick response! Nexie

Predator · Answer

Hi Nexie,Sorry for the delay, we ended up bowling tonight.Yes it is a card, many come with both Firewire and USB 2.0 ports. Here is a few examples of cards from:New Egg Firewire cardsBest Regards! God, grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do and the eyesight to tell thedifference. CD/RW Link

nexiv · Answer

Thanks again Predator!  You've been extremely helpful...now onto ordering what I need to complete the DVD drive.  This is a great site for help, wish I would've found it sooner! nexie

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