Plextor PX-716SA DVDr

[Hammerli]

Anyone tried it on the A8N-SLI? I know it isn't listed on Plextor's list, but according to Plextor that just means they haven't tested it, not that it won't work.

 

[UnklSnappy]

Originally posted by: Hammerli
Anyone tried it on the A8N-SLI? I know it isn't listed on Plextor's list, but according to Plextor that just means they haven't tested it, not that it won't work.

Yep, it works perfectly fine.
I have mine on the Silicon Image controller.

 

[yogiB]

Does anyone know the differences between the 712SA and the 716SA?

 

[computer]

Originally posted by: yogiB
Does anyone know the differences between the 712SA and the 716SA?

Did you check the Plextor website? They are both SATA so the only difference should be the speeds.

 

[computer]

I should add that the 716SA might be better than the 712SA since the 716SA is newer. It's possible there could be some internal differences in design. For that matter, the 716SA could be WORSE for the same reason. Newer is not always better. I know the 716 IDE had several problems with it that many people had, and why I'm a bit leery on the 716SA since it only used an ATA/SATA bridge. But Plextor told me (if you can believe them) that "those problems have been fixed" with the 716 IDE. I haven't seen any bad reviews on the 716SA yet.

 

[akira34]

FYI, Plextor is listing the PX-716 as being a 6x dual layer burner...

 

[yogiB]

Thanks folks. Where might I find reviews (both good and bad) of 712SA and 716SA? I'm a bit worried since adeathangel reported above that the 712SA slows his system down.

 

[Bar81]

It's because his crappy VIA 8237 southbridge chipset doesn't properly support optical SATA devices and the burner is probably stuck in PIO4 mode (or worse). The 712SA is a fantastic burner, but that's assuming you get a good one. First, check here for compatibility of SATA optical drives with your motherboard chipset:
http://www.gamepc.com/labs/view_content.asp?id=opticalsata&page=4

After you determine whether you can actually use a SATA burner then go here for all the information you need on issues, etc:
http://club.cdfreaks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=43

 

[yogiB]

Originally posted by: Bar81
It's because his crappy VIA 8237 southbridge chipset doesn't properly support optical SATA devices and the burner is probably stuck in PIO4 mode (or worse). The 712SA is a fantastic burner, but that's assuming you get a good one. First, check here for compatibility of SATA optical drives with your motherboard chipset:
http://www.gamepc.com/labs/view_content.asp?id=opticalsata&page=4

After you determine whether you can actually use a SATA burner then go here for all the information you need on issues, etc:
http://club.cdfreaks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=43

Bar81,

Thanks a lot for all that information. It's a great help.

 

[Bar81]

np, good luck.

 

[computer]

Originally posted by: akira34
FYI, Plextor is listing the PX-716 as being a 6x dual layer burner...

Ah yes, I forgot about that.

 

[computer]

Originally posted by: yogiB
Thanks folks. Where might I find reviews (both good and bad) of 712SA and 716SA? I'm a bit worried since adeathangel reported above that the 712SA slows his system down.

What you should do when you want reviews on anything, is go to Google's "Advanced search". In the box: With at least one of the words I put "review reviews test tests tested compared comparison comparisons" (no quotes of course), then I put the product in the first or second box.

If any of you come across any bad reviews for the 716SA, please post them.