Going through with modding

[godhour]

I think Ive waited a bit to long but im finally going through with getting my Vers1-3? PS2 modded I have a SCPH-30001 10 screw PS2 so i guess its between versions 1-3 now can someone just verify what I have to be careful of now with that Version?

I was searching the forums and came up with info about DVD-R, DVD+R compatability so now I have to rethink my idea of getting the $200 Sony DRU5001 multi platform burner (+/-) can someone maybe help me out/should I be getting a different one?

Also the chip I want in my PS2 is the following- http://www.modchip.ca/products/ps2/magic3.php

its the MAgic 3.1 (Is that the best choice for my setup?)
And I will be sending my system away to freedomlives.com 's Bill to mod my system for the $60 unless there's anyone in the NY area that installs mods?

Thank you all very much