DVD-RW drive?

[cvinh]

I am close to finishing my build and I need suggestions for DVD-RW drives. I know they all record dual layers , read, etc. The problem is that there seems to be too many. And even if I stick on one brand there seems to be 10 drives from that brand that seem to do the same thing but have different prices. I don't need lightscribe but I am looking for 20x dvd-r , 8x dvd-rw and 8x dvd-dl. Anyone know which brand would be best or is it just personal preference? Max limit is $35 for the drive.

 

[tiraides]

Two of the more popular choices are the Samsung SH-S203B and the Lite-On LH-20A1S SATA drives. The Samsung SH-203B is considered the better of the two as it is relatively quieter than the Lite-On LH-20A1S.

 

[BillLeeLee]

Pioneer DVR-212D or Samsung SH-S203B.

 

[SolidBladez]

I have a similar Samsung (IDE, same specs though) and it rocks! Quiet as hell too.

I had just wish that the current price of SATA drives was the same back when I got my IDE DVD-RW.. :/

 

[engiNURD]

cdrinfo.com and cdfreaks.com are good review sites for optical drives. there's one more, but i keep forgetting what it is, lol.