SATA DVD writers

S.SubZero · 11-19-2006, 07:20 PM

I'm pricing out a new system and as part of my build I want to keep it as legacy-free as possible. Eliminating my reliance on PATA for my optical drive is one of the last pegs in that plan.

A few companies make SATA DVD burners, and I was wondering if anyone had any experience or comments about them. I was thinking of getting the Plextor 16X 755SA, but it's fairly expensive vs. other drives, over $100 non-OEM. One thing that caught my eye is Plextor has a compatibility list on their site, and they don't have much on there for Intel boards (I am eyeing the BadAxe2).. They have the 965 and 945 on there with pretty much all-good across the board, but I didn't want to take any chances.

SpeedDMN · 11-19-2006, 07:39 PM

I'm afraid I can't speak from personal experience with a SATA ROM drive but I know the next one I get will be one. I am sick to death of the IDE problems I have where media is slow to read and prone to burn errors. I have an over priced Plextor 716A slot load and I am not very happy with it. The slot gimmic is neat but hasn't been worth the high price not to mention it has only been a so so drive. I swear it eventually scratches discs after loading several times. It is noisy at times as well. I think the majority of the problems have to do with the IDE controllers but still next time I will go with a reasonably priced SATA drive like an LG perhaps if they even make them. I know there will be no ribbons in my next build.

blackdog · 11-19-2006, 10:07 PM

im not sure either but i know my vegas studio wouldnt reconize my burners on sata so i han to swap back to burn anything so depepnds on your needs sata might be a good choice

Ford Freak · 11-19-2006, 11:07 PM

I have the 716sa and love it. I haven't had any problems with it at all. I have been thinking about getting another 716sa or the 755 to replace my other DVD drive since it is IDE and doesn't match the case.

bassgt47 · 11-20-2006, 09:17 AM

my 755sa works just fine. no problems so far.

11-19-2006, 07:20 PM	#1
S.SubZero Vista x64 User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: California Posts: 1,270	SATA DVD writers I'm pricing out a new system and as part of my build I want to keep it as legacy-free as possible. Eliminating my reliance on PATA for my optical drive is one of the last pegs in that plan. A few companies make SATA DVD burners, and I was wondering if anyone had any experience or comments about them. I was thinking of getting the Plextor 16X 755SA, but it's fairly expensive vs. other drives, over $100 non-OEM. One thing that caught my eye is Plextor has a compatibility list on their site, and they don't have much on there for Intel boards (I am eyeing the BadAxe2).. They have the 965 and 945 on there with pretty much all-good across the board, but I didn't want to take any chances. __________________ -SSZ
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11-19-2006, 07:39 PM	#2
SpeedDMN Silicon Avatar Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 2,927	I'm afraid I can't speak from personal experience with a SATA ROM drive but I know the next one I get will be one. I am sick to death of the IDE problems I have where media is slow to read and prone to burn errors. I have an over priced Plextor 716A slot load and I am not very happy with it. The slot gimmic is neat but hasn't been worth the high price not to mention it has only been a so so drive. I swear it eventually scratches discs after loading several times. It is noisy at times as well. I think the majority of the problems have to do with the IDE controllers but still next time I will go with a reasonably priced SATA drive like an LG perhaps if they even make them. I know there will be no ribbons in my next build. __________________
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11-19-2006, 10:07 PM	#3
blackdog Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: utah Posts: 102	im not sure either but i know my vegas studio wouldnt reconize my burners on sata so i han to swap back to burn anything so depepnds on your needs sata might be a good choice __________________ if it wernt for computing id have nothing to do system is a viper case k8ne-deluxe amd64 3500 cpu socket 754 1gb patroit 2x512 pc3200 ati 9800pro4 wd 200gb hdd 2xbootable raid 0 set 2x raid 0 set for storage and a wintvtuner sony dvd burner sony cd burner and a floopy new system asus a8n-sli 4gb ocz 3200 ddr400 ram 74g raptor 10000rpm hdd for os 2x 200gb hdd for storage dual dvd burner dvd rom floppy x700 pci express vc raidmax case 6 80mm fans 2 with neon lighting xppro media center os
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11-19-2006, 11:07 PM	#4
Ford Freak warranty voider Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,833	I have the 716sa and love it. I haven't had any problems with it at all. I have been thinking about getting another 716sa or the 755 to replace my other DVD drive since it is IDE and doesn't match the case. __________________
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11-20-2006, 09:17 AM	#5
bassgt47 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA Posts: 50	my 755sa works just fine. no problems so far. __________________ Asus P5Q-E, Q6850 C2Q, ThermalTake V1, G.Skill F2-8500CL5D-2GBPK, Antec P180, Antec 650 Blue psu, Seagate 7200.11 320g x2, 7200.10 250g x1, Diamond Viper HD 3870, Delta 1010-lt, Vista Ultimate
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