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Silver 5.25 inch internal DVD burner with front tray and eject button

LG Electronics

LG Electronics GSAH44N 18x DVD burner IDE 5.25

SKU CH-RDGE-FV8QV MPN GSAH44N

Internal 5.25" DVD writer with 18x DVD and 48x CD write speeds over IDE

  • Interface typeIDE
  • Form factorInternal
  • DVD+R write speed18X
  • DVD+RW rewrite speed8X
  • DVD-R write speed18X
  • DVD-RW rewrite speed8X
  • Writes DVD±R at 18× for fast archiving
  • Rewrites DVD±RW at 8× for reusable media
  • Burns CDs at 48× and rewrites at 32×
  • Reads DVD-ROM at 16× and CD-ROM at 48×
  • Fits a standard 5.25" bay with IDE interface

Internal DVD writer for legacy IDE builds

The LG Electronics GSAH44N is a new 5.25-inch internal drive that writes DVD±R at 18x and DVD±RW at 8x. It also records CD-R at 48x and CD-RW at 32x while reading DVD-ROM at 16x and CD-ROM at 48x. Double-layer media is supported across the format range.

Suits owners of older desktops with an IDE header

This drive fits a standard 5.25-inch bay and connects through a parallel ATA interface. It is not suited for systems that lack an IDE connector or a 5.25-inch drive bay. Builders working with newer motherboards or compact cases should verify compatibility before purchasing.

18x maximum DVD write speed

The peak write rate for both DVD+R and DVD-R media is 18x, with 8x for dual-layer discs and 8x for rewritable DVD formats. CD recording reaches 48x for write-once and 32x for rewritable discs. These speeds define the drive's performance ceiling for archival and duplication tasks.

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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 boxGSAH44N

Questions about this item

What write speed does the IDE interface cap at for DVD+R on this drive?

The drive writes DVD+R at 18x, which is the maximum speed supported over its IDE interface.

Will the 5.7-inch width fit a standard 5.25-inch drive bay?

Yes, the 5.7-inch width matches the standard 5.25-inch bay specification and the 1.6-inch height fits a half-height slot.

How is the GSAH44N installed and what step is often missed?

Mount it in a 5.25-inch bay with four screws, connect the 40-pin IDE ribbon and Molex power, then set the master/slave jumper on the rear — the jumper is the step most often forgotten.

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