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Gateway internal CD-ROM drive 48X 5.25 inch IDE beige bezel

Gateway

Gateway internal CD-ROM 48X 5.25 IDE beige bezel

SKU CH-72ME-KFJZK

Reads CDs at 48× speed and fits a 5.25-inch bay with an IDE interface and beige bezel

  • Reads CDs at 48× speed for quick software installs
  • 25-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
  • IDE interface connects to legacy motherboards without adapters
  • Beige bezel matches classic Gateway case aesthetics

Gateway 48X CD-ROM drive

This Gateway internal CD-ROM reads discs at 48X speed and mounts in a standard 5.25 inch bay. The beige bezel matches legacy desktop fronts and the IDE interface connects to older motherboards. It is a new old-stock unit for restoring or servicing vintage systems.

Suits builders repairing period-correct PCs

Buyers who need DVD playback, CD writing or faster transfer rates should look elsewhere. Systems without a free IDE header or 5.25 inch bay cannot use this drive. Modern laptops and small-form-factor cases lack the required space and connector.

Highlights

  • Reads CDs at 48× speed for quick software installs
  • 25-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays
  • IDE interface connects to legacy motherboards without adapters
  • Beige bezel matches classic Gateway case aesthetics

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Should I pick the 48X version or a slower speed?

The 48X rating is the maximum read speed this drive reaches, so choose it when you want the fastest CD access available in a 5.25-inch IDE unit.

What does the 48X figure mean once the drive is installed?

It means the drive can read data at up to 48 times the original CD audio rate, giving quicker software installs and file copies from standard CDs.

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