Comments on: How do I slow down my CD drive so it's quieter?

Question: How do I slow down my CD drive so it's quieter?

Aaorn — Sun, 22 Feb 2004 12:16:33 -0800

My 48x CD-R drive is *really loud*. Is there any way to slow it down for basic tasks like audio CD playback? Googling finds me some brand-specific "control panel" apps, but this is a no-name model. Is there a generic utility out there?

By: ac

ac — Sun, 22 Feb 2004 13:34:14 -0800

I am not aware of any generic utility, I do not think such a thing is even possible with generic Windows ATAPI drivers. However this is usually caused by the drive's vibrations, rattling against something inside the case. You might want to check that ou.

By: majick

majick — Sun, 22 Feb 2004 13:48:53 -0800

If you're using Windows (unfrotunately, you don't say; this is critical to your question, people!) try Nero Drivespeed, downloadable from all over the place.

By: Aaorn

Aaorn — Sun, 22 Feb 2004 15:00:52 -0800

Thanks Majick, that's just the thing.