CD drive depth!

[NeilT]

Hey guys,

Ive just built a new HTPC to find that my DVD drive is near enough backing into my Zalman CPU cooler, severely restricting airflow. Does anyone know if these drives come in a standard size or if they vary from one manufacturer to the next? If so does anyone know who makes shorter drives?!?

 

[Fullmetal Chocobo]

Some are longer than others. Lite-On has some of the shortest ones that I've seen. They should have physical size specs on their respective web pages...

 

[ForumMaster]

yes there are shorter drives. look for dimensions on the website.