12 Great Components for the Ultimate HD PC
Looking for the ultimate high-def experience? With these outstanding components, you can build the HD computer of your dreams.
Zack Stern, PC World
Optical drive: Pioneer BDC-2202
I chose the Pioneer BDC-2202 for my system, because it can play back Blu-ray discs and burn standard DVDs. (Blu-ray burners cost about three times as much as this model.)
Optical drive price: $190
System subtotal: $1845
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