You will need a Jtag programmer to program the 9 wire firmware onto the Modchip. As of now the 13 +4 firmware comes pre-installed. Once you get the 9 wire firmware onto the Modchip then from then on it can be updated via DVD.
I would get an Infectus2 instead of an ARGON. They are made by the same team. The Infectus2 comes with a programmer where you need to buy the Jtag Programmer separate when ordering a ARGON this making it cheaper to go the Infectus2 route.
The 9 wire firmware is in beta stage for ARGON which an updated firmware for it was released a day ago and it seems to be getting good results. 9 wire firmware for Infectus2 has been out for a while and has been finalized.
