<< Guys, not all SD2 is the same. 2.51 is the trouble some version Eug how do I tell the difference?Is there a list similar to the one I posted that has proven working writers with SD2.51? >>
The Lite-on 24X is proven to be able to defeat 2.51. Compatibility with 2.51 is quite uncommon, so even if there is a list, it's gonna be very short.
I don't know how loud the Lite-on is though. If it were loud, there would be no chance in hell I'd buy it. (I like to back up my software, but games are not a big issue for me and little else bothers with copy protection anyway.) Plus there are a lot of reports of problems with the drive tray mechanism or something. RMA'ing them hasn't been a problem, but it does make me wonder about their build quality. Nonetheless, if you want the best bang for the buck for game backups, it seems the Liteon 24X is the #1 choice.