A DVD drive spinning at max speed can consume 5–10 watts of power and generate significant heat. In a laptop, this drains the battery and makes the chassis uncomfortably hot. Capping the speed reduces thermal output and extends runtime.
: Another popular choice for quietening drives during HTPC (Home Theater PC) use. MakeMKV (Internal Settings) : For users ripping discs, DVDSpeedControl
You can still find old copies on abandonware sites, but running it on Windows 10/11 requires compatibility mode—and even then, many SATA drives ignore the speed commands. A DVD drive spinning at max speed can