LG GSA-H10N DVD-writer - quick question

[Ghostdog]

I´m guessing a few people here have this drive. I´m thinking of getting it as well.

I´m just wondering what kind of noise levels this particular drive produces. At least compared to other similar drives (mainly Lite-On´s).
It´s strange that the CDRlabs review doesn´t go in to the acoustics of products.

I would prefer a somewhat quiet drive.

Thanks.

[Ian]

It´s strange that the CDRlabs review doesn´t go in to the acoustics of products.

I used to mention this, but it's a fairly subjective topic. What might not be loud to me, may be loud to someone else.

[Ghostdog]

Well it´s partially subjective, yes. But if a drive (or any other component for that matter) is noticeably louder or more quiet than other similar products, people tend to notice. The old GeForce 5800 is an example.

I was just looking for some opinions on the matter.

[dodecahedron]

well, i have a GSA-H10L, which is basically the same drive as the H10N (with the addition of LightScribe).
it's just as quiet as other drives i have.
a little quieter than Toshiba SD-M1712 DVD-ROM.
not as quiet as my BenQ DW1620, but i was running a CD and the BenQ was quite slower than the LG and Toshiba drives so it's not a fair comparison.
noticably more quiet than the LiteOn LTR-52327S CDRW.

bottom line - reasonably quiet. no complaints as far as i'm concerned.
(and BTW my case isn't soundproof in any way, by design nor my any modding. and it's side panels are open).

[Ghostdog]

OK, thanks for the input dodechaedron. I think this is the drive I´m going to go with - since I´ve been hearing good things about LG lately.

[Gabe]

I have also the 10N and my opinion is that it´s more quiet than some other 16x-drives like NEC and benq 1670