Any difference between Blu Ray 4x and 8x?

[yannifb]

The reason im asking is because im building an HTPC on a budget. Im stuck between the following drives, both of which come with PowerDVD, but have a speed difference:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827106326&cm_re=blu_ray_4x-_-27-106-326-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827135203&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Blu-Ray+Drives-_-ASUS-_-27135203

Is the 8x speed really worth the money?

 

[Emperus]

Considering the full spec range, i'd say its better to go for the ASUS model.. The Lite-ON drive is considerably slower with DVD and CD read/write also..

 

[yannifb]

Yeah now that i look closely i agree. I guess i'll just squeeze a little more into the budget