{"product_id":"asus-drw-08d6mt-internal-8x-sata-dvd-writer-slim-hh","title":"ASUS DRW-08D6MT Internal 8X SATA DVD Writer - Slim HH","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ASUS DRW-08D6MT is a slim internal DVD writer for PC builders who need disc burning capability without sacrificing CPU cooling or compatibility with modern case layouts. At 41mm tall — 30mm shorter than standard DVD writers — it fits beneath large tower coolers and AIO liquid coolers while maintaining strong thermal airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits under large CPU coolers\u003c\/strong\u003e — At 41mm tall, it clears 120\/140mm fans and 280mm AIO coolers that wouldn't fit with a standard-height drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8X write speed with M-DISC support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Burns DVDs at 8X speed and supports archival M-DISC media that lasts up to 1,000 years, useful for long-term photo and video storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits existing 5.25\" brackets\u003c\/strong\u003e — Works with standard internal drive bays found in most PC cases without modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes slimline power cable\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bundled SATA 15-pin to 6-pin adapter simplifies installation in cases with tight power routing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE-Green auto-close technology\u003c\/strong\u003e — Automatically closes the drive application when idle for 50% energy savings over extended use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWrite Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDVD: 8X \/ CD: 24X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRead Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDVD: 8X \/ CD: 24X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5.25\" Internal (Half Height)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e140 × 148 × 41 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e410 ± 50 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Works with any PC case featuring a standard 5.25\" internal bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Compatible with all current SATA-enabled motherboards running Windows 11, 10, or 8.1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fits beneath tower CPU coolers and liquid coolers up to 280mm radiators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Requires a free SATA power connector; the included cable adapts 15-pin to 6-pin, so verify your PSU has available connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✗ Not compatible with external USB enclosures — this is an internal drive only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePC builders with space-constrained cases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who need M-DISC archival burning for long-term backup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilds with high-end tower or AIO CPU cooling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone needing standard DVD read\/write without external drive bulk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlu-ray users:\u003c\/b\u003e this drive writes only to DVD, CD-R, and CD-RW media; it cannot burn Blu-ray discs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-speed video production:\u003c\/b\u003e 8X write speed (roughly 11 MB\/s) is slow for frequent bulk disc authoring compared to modern storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLaptops and compact systems:\u003c\/b\u003e designed for desktop PC 5.25\" bays; no external or USB variant exists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMac users:\u003c\/b\u003e officially supports Windows 11\/10\/8.1 only; compatibility with macOS is not documented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eASUS DRW-08D6MT – Compact internal 8X HH DVD Writer, designed for optimal airflow and compatibility with various PC chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized Thermal Airflow:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measures 30mm shorter than standard 5.25\" HH DVD writers, providing a larger air channel to the CPU for stable performance, even under heavy loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnmatched Component Clearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact dimensions provide necessary clearance for top-mounted 120\/140mm fans or up to a 280mm AIO liquid cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDIY-Friendly, Modular Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fits existing 5.25\" chassis brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBundled Power Cable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes a SATA 15-pin to 6-pin slimline power cable for easy PSU connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM-DISC Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Save precious photos, videos and data for up to 1,000 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eE-Green Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Auto-closes drive application when not in use for over 50% energy savings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 8X write speed, lower PIE readings translate to better burn quality and more stable disc performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eASUS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e90DD0340-B19000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eSATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eDVD Write Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDVD±R\/±RW: 8X; 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