Choosing an Optical Drive

eqmassa

Distinguished
Jul 27, 2002
59
0
18,630
Trying to decide on a good optical drive. I definitely need both CD-RW and 16x DVD capability. These combos at Newegg seem like good deals, and since it’s just one drive, would mean less time spent installing hardware.

http://www.newegg.com/app/Viewproduct.asp?DEPA=&submit=Go&description=16x+dvd&searchdepa=0&srchFor=cd-rw

In case the link doesn’t work, the products are:

TEAC 48X24X48X12 INTERNAL EIDE CD-RW/DVD DRIVE MODEL DW548D002 2MB Cache – OEM: $60

Samsung CDRW/DVD Combo Drive 52x24x52 CD-RW 16x DVD (Black) 2mb Cache, Model SM-352BENB – OEM: $69

LG ELECTRONICS DVD COMBO 52X24X52 CD-RW/ 16X DVD-ROM, MODEL GCC-4520B – Retail: $71

What do you think? Seems like the TEAC runs a little slower for a little cheaper, but I don’t care if my CDs take 5 more minutes to burn. I mostly just want stability and reliability; the specs are all pretty much the same. If you think individual DVD and CD-RW drives are a better bet, please give suggestions.

Gaming PC in progress, suggestions welcome :)
 

Spitfire_x86

Splendid
Jun 26, 2002
7,248
0
25,780
Buy LiteOn 48x/24x/48x/16x combo. It costs ~$60

----------------
<b><A HREF="http://geocities.com/spitfire_x86" target="_new">My Website</A></b>

<b><A HREF="http://geocities.com/spitfire_x86/myrig.html" target="_new">My Rig & 3DMark score</A></b>
 

songoku

Distinguished
Feb 13, 2003
331
0
18,780
Got these off of pricewatch (shipping is included. probably ground. Just mention price watch says total price is 49.99.) 48x24x48x16 CDROM/CD-RW/DVD Combo Drive LTC-48161H

white - $50
http://buycyberpc.com/lionlt48inei.html

black - $60
http://buycyberpc.com/lionlt48inei1.html

It doesn't matter if you go combo drive when you buy a high quality product. Liteon is about as high as you can get.

Supporting AMD with your breakable stuff.
 

Caimbeul

Distinguished
Jul 4, 2003
378
0
18,790
I swear By LG. Solid, reliable and good performers.

<i>Mmmm Dawn AND Eve at the same time...Drroooooll
-------------------------------------------------
<b>XP2100+, 2x512Mb PC2700, ASUS A7N8X, PNY 64Mb Ti4200. :cool: