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Silver internal 5.25 inch DVD burner with tray

LG Electronics

LG Electronics 18x DVD burner

SKU CH-BGEA-JJ036

Internal 5.25-inch IDE DVD writer burns discs at up to 18x DVD and 48x CD speeds

  • Interface typeIDE
  • Form factorInternal
  • DVD+R write speed18X
  • DVD+RW rewrite speed8X
  • DVD-R write speed18X
  • DVD-RW rewrite speed8X
  • Writes DVD+R and DVD-R at 18x speed for fast backups
  • Rewrites DVD±RW discs at 8x for flexible data storage
  • Burns CD-R at 48x and CD-RW at 32x for quick audio or data discs
  • Reads DVD-ROM at 16x and CD-ROM at 48x for rapid access
  • Fits standard 5.25" bay with IDE interface for easy internal installation

LG GSA-H42N 18x Internal DVD Burner

The LG GSA-H42N is an internal DVD writer that fits a standard 5.25-inch bay and connects via an IDE interface. It writes DVD±R at 18x and CD-R at 48x, and reads DVD-ROM at 16x and CD-ROM at 48x. The drive also supports double-layer media and DVD-RAM discs for versatile archiving.

Suited for legacy systems with IDE ports

This drive suits owners of older PCs that still provide an IDE connection and a 5.25-inch drive bay. Builders working with modern motherboards that lack IDE headers, or anyone needing Blu-ray read or write capability, should consider a different optical drive.

IDE interface determines compatibility

The single specification that decides fitment is the IDE interface; the unit will only install in systems that provide a compatible 40-pin IDE connector and a 5.25-inch half-height bay.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLG
Storage
DVD+R write speed18X
DVD+RW rewrite speed8X
DVD-R write speed18X
DVD-RW rewrite speed8X
CD-R write speed48X
CD-RW rewrite speed32X
DVD+R DL write speed8X
DVD-R DL write speed8X
DVD-ROM speed16X
CD-ROM speed48X
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE
Size & build
Form factorInternal
In the box
In the boxGSA-H42N

Questions about this item

How much noise and heat does the GSA-H42N produce when writing DVDs at 18x speed all day?

The drive uses a standard internal IDE motor and laser pickup; typical operating noise is a moderate mechanical whir during high-speed burns, and heat output stays within normal 5.25-inch bay limits.

What existing connection and bay does my PC need for this IDE drive?

You need a free 5.25-inch drive bay, an available IDE (PATA) port on the motherboard or controller card, a 40-pin IDE ribbon cable and a standard 4-pin Molex power connector.

Will the GSA-H42N share an IDE channel cleanly with an older DVD-ROM or hard drive I keep installed?

Yes, it operates as a standard IDE device; set it to master or slave via the rear jumpers so it does not conflict with the other drive on the same cable.

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