The Optiarc 20x S-ATA DVD multi writer open up new dimensions for flexible read and write functions. This high-performance DVD/CD-burner is able to read your DVDs at a speed of 16x and CDs at 48x. It also brings fascinating dynamics into play when writing your blank disks. Now it can even write DVD-R DL two layer meida at 12x, while reaching a speed of up to 20x for DVD +R and DVD-R. DVD +R9 and DVD +RWs are processed at 8x and DVD-RWs at 6x. And DVD-RAM can be recorded with up to 12x DVD speed. So how fast can it burn my CDs, you might ask? Even here, with speeds of 48x (CD-R) and 32x (CD-RW), it’s at the top of its class.

Main Features

• Optiarc 20x DVD±RW (Dual ±R)/DVD-RAM SATA Drive
• Interface: Serial ATA
• 2MB Buffer memory capacity
• Max. 20x DVD±R Write Speed
• Max. 12x DVD-RAM Write Speed
• Multi-Format support: Compatible with DVD±R, DVD±R DL (8.5GB), DVD±RW and DVD-RAM
• Auto Strategy - Good write quality
• Adaptive Self Tuning - Optimized performance for each disc and environment
• PRML (Partial Response, Maximum Likelihood - Least data error and better readability
• Front-end Digitalization - Enhanced stability and quality
• Motorized tray load mechanism for horizontal and vertical use
• Burst transfer rate: 150 MByte/s
• Writing methods: DAO (disc at once), SAO (session at once), TAO (track at once) with zero gap, variable or fixed packet, multisession
• Special features: Dust protected enclosure, buffer under run error prevention
• Compatibility: MultiRead, PC2001, MS Vista compatible
• Access time: DVD 160 ms; CD 140 ms
• Colour: Silver