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Silver 5.25 inch internal IDE CD-RW drive with front eject button

LG Electronics

LG Electronics 5.25" IDE CD-RW drive

SKU CH-Z3X0-5KD1H

An internal 5.25-inch IDE CD-RW drive writing at 16x and rewriting at 10x with 40x read speed

  • Interface typeIDE
  • Form factorInternal
  • CD-R write speed40X
  • CD-RW rewrite speed10X
  • CD-ROM speed40X
  • In the boxGCE-8160B
  • Writes CD-R discs at 40X maximum speed
  • Rewrites CD-RW media at 10X maximum speed
  • Reads CDs at up to 40X for quick access
  • Fits standard 5.25" internal drive bays
  • Connects via IDE interface for legacy systems

Internal CD writer for legacy IDE systems

The LG GCE-8160B is a 5.25 inch internal CD-RW drive with an IDE interface. It writes CD-R media at 16x and CD-RW media at 10x. Maximum CD read speed reaches 40x. This new unit suits builders maintaining or repairing older computers that still use parallel ATA connections.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

The drive fits a standard half-height bay measuring 1.6 inches high, 5.7 inches wide and 7.9 inches deep. It weighs approximately 1.98 lb. Operation relies on the host system's airflow and power delivery through the IDE connector. No separate cooling or external power adapter is required for typical desktop installation.

Replaces failed or missing IDE CD-RW drives

This model restores CD reading and writing capability on motherboards that only provide IDE headers. The upgrade is worthwhile when the original drive has failed or when a system lacks any optical drive. It does not support DVD or Blu-ray media, so buyers who need those formats must choose a different drive.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameLG
Storage
CD-R write speed40X
CD-RW rewrite speed10X
CD-ROM speed40X
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE
Size & build
Form factorInternal
In the box
In the boxGCE-8160B

Questions about this item

How do I install this 5.25-inch IDE CD-RW drive in my computer?

Mount the drive in a free 5.25-inch bay, secure it with four screws, connect the 40-pin IDE ribbon cable and a 4-pin Molex power connector, then set the jumper to master or slave to match the channel.

What maintenance will this LG GCE-8160B drive need over time?

Clean the laser lens with a CD lens cleaner disc when read errors appear, and replace the unit if the tray mechanism fails or write verification consistently fails at 10X CD-RW speed.

What is the first limit I will hit during a long burning session with this drive?

The 16X maximum CD-R write speed is the sustained throughput ceiling; the drive cannot write faster than 16X regardless of media rating or system performance.

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