what DVD drive is the most quiet?

damarble · 05-03-05, 03:50 PM

I want a cheap DVD drive, already have a RW so this one can be read only. Which brand/model is the most quiet?

Paul1 · 05-03-05, 04:57 PM

I don't know about cheap, but I have a Plextor and a Lite-On drive. The Plextor drive is quieter when it reads and burns than the Lite-On drive. However, the Plextor drive cost around $119.

el · 05-03-05, 05:00 PM

check out silentpcreview.com for reviews and options that are cheap

JCLW · 05-03-05, 05:10 PM

I have a Plextor and Pioneer that are silent, my g/f has a Sony that makes a little noise, and my file server has an LG that is deafening.

damarble · 05-03-05, 08:00 PM

Yeah, my burner is a loud LG and I dont like using it for watching DVDs or gaming. I'm heading over to silentpcreview now.

Superjed · 05-03-05, 10:22 PM

My liteon (ROM) makes noise when you first access the DVD, but then is almost silent. Im pretty happy with it. And the best part was that it was only $35!

JCLW · 05-04-05, 07:33 PM

There is software you can use (Nero ?drivespeed? in one) to limit the speed at which your drive will spin. If you're otherwise happy with your drive you might want to look at this option.

el · 05-04-05, 10:06 PM

plextor does have quiet mode in settings.

geek2005 · 05-13-05, 11:43 AM

I'd just check out the reviews(such as those found on newegg) and see what others say.

JasonE4 · 05-13-05, 11:52 AM

Sometimes those newegg reviews are bogus. Plextor drives are known to be quiet, but take a look at silentpcreview.com.

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05-03-05, 04:57 PM	#2
Paul1 Member Join Date: Feb 2005	I don't know about cheap, but I have a Plextor and a Lite-On drive. The Plextor drive is quieter when it reads and burns than the Lite-On drive. However, the Plextor drive cost around $119.
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05-03-05, 05:00 PM	#3
el Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Capital	check out silentpcreview.com for reviews and options that are cheap __________________ MOBO > Asus Sabertooth 990fx r2 bios CPU & Cooler > 8350 vishera MEMORY > Corsair 16gb ddr3 POWER SUPPLY > Corsair 600W CX600 VIDEO CARD > Sapphire 5450 1GB ram HDDs/Optical drives > 8 drives over 8TB SOUND DEVICE > Onboard USB > Usb Devices Plugged to Mobo? O/S > windows 7 Ultimate Case > Antec P180 with lots of 12cm fans running
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JCLW Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Toronto	I have a Plextor and Pioneer that are silent, my g/f has a Sony that makes a little noise, and my file server has an LG that is deafening. __________________ ♫♪ ☺ ♫♪
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05-03-05, 08:00 PM	Thread Starter #5
damarble Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA	Yeah, my burner is a loud LG and I dont like using it for watching DVDs or gaming. I'm heading over to silentpcreview now. __________________ Antec P180B \| Seasonic S12-500 \| ASUS P5B Deluxe \| E6600 C2D \| ATI HD5770 \| OCZ Reaper PC6400 2x2GB \| 2TB total storage \| 2x HP 23" LCD \| Logitech Z-640 5.1 speakers \| Logitech G15 and G5 DELUXE My HEAT
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05-03-05, 10:22 PM	#6
Superjed Member Join Date: Mar 2005	My liteon (ROM) makes noise when you first access the DVD, but then is almost silent. Im pretty happy with it. And the best part was that it was only $35! __________________ AMD Phenom 9850BE 3Ghz (200x15) 1.36v - Still testing... OCZ Reaper HPC (2x2GB) 533Mhz 5-5-5-15 2.05v ASRock AOD790GX/128M XFX 8800GT 512MB
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05-04-05, 07:33 PM	#7
JCLW Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Toronto	There is software you can use (Nero ?drivespeed? in one) to limit the speed at which your drive will spin. If you're otherwise happy with your drive you might want to look at this option. __________________ ♫♪ ☺ ♫♪
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05-04-05, 10:06 PM	#8
el Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: USA Capital	plextor does have quiet mode in settings. __________________ MOBO > Asus Sabertooth 990fx r2 bios CPU & Cooler > 8350 vishera MEMORY > Corsair 16gb ddr3 POWER SUPPLY > Corsair 600W CX600 VIDEO CARD > Sapphire 5450 1GB ram HDDs/Optical drives > 8 drives over 8TB SOUND DEVICE > Onboard USB > Usb Devices Plugged to Mobo? O/S > windows 7 Ultimate Case > Antec P180 with lots of 12cm fans running
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05-13-05, 11:43 AM	#9
geek2005 Registered Join Date: Feb 2005	I'd just check out the reviews(such as those found on newegg) and see what others say.
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05-13-05, 11:52 AM	#10
JasonE4 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA	Sometimes those newegg reviews are bogus. Plextor drives are known to be quiet, but take a look at silentpcreview.com.
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