[DueN]

What're the quietest DVD drives out there? I've seen dB specs on other components like PSU, fans, etc. But I don't see specs on the DVD drives. And I understand these can be quite noisy.


So, what would you recommend as a silent/quiet DVD drive? Thanks.

 

[Eman72]

The quietest dvd drives are the older slow ones. Go to a used computer shop and pick up a used one that is a 8X. Stay away from slot loading drives too they are bad for noise.

 

[RDaneel]

I would love to see some actual db numbers as well. Drives, even older, slower drives, have varied widely in acoustic performance. For example, some Lite-On drives are great, others are banshees.


I have heard that some of the Philips drives are fairly quiet, and there is a utility that works with some drives (firmware must support it, I think) that will slow the drive down to quiet it. I don't know specific models, though. I am keeping an eye on the SilentPC Review forums for this info also...


RDaneel

 

[q3131a]

Why not just copy the DVD to your hard drive and run it from there? HDs are ususally more quiet than DVD drives, and you generally have less troubles.


I have tried to measure the sound of the components of my CPU. However, the power supply fan makes more noise than anything else and ruins my measurements. Note: the fan runs at about 50dbs.

 

[q3131a]

Make that 60dbs.

 

[jkaiser]

Quite Expensive, but the Sony DRU-500A or AX is very quiet. - for over $300 it better be.

 

[cowtown]

I've read that the newer Aopen DVD drives are supposed to be very quiet. That is probably the route I'll go. I know a black one runs about $73cdn.