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Beige 5.25 inch internal CD-RW drive with black front bezel and tray eject button

Sony

Sony CRX230AE 52x 32x CD-RW DVD burner

SKU CH-5T36-AN6B3 MPN CRX230AE

Internal CD writer that writes CD-R at 52x and CD-RW at 32x, fits a 5.25-inch half-height bay and connects via IDE Ultra ATA/33

  • Interface typeIDE
  • Form factorInternal
  • CD-R write speed52X
  • CD-RW rewrite speed32X
  • CD-ROM speed52X
  • In the boxCRX230AE
  • Writes CD-R at 52X for fast disc creation
  • Rewrites CD-RW at 32X for flexible data storage
  • Reads CDs at 52X for quick access
  • Fits standard 5.25" internal bay for easy installation
  • Connects via IDE Ultra ATA/33 interface for broad compatibility

Internal CD writer with 52x write speed

The Sony CRX230AE is an internal CD-RW drive that writes CD-R media at 52x and rewrites CD-RW media at 32x. It reads CDs at up to 52x and connects through an IDE Ultra ATA/33 interface. The unit fits a standard 5.25-inch half-height drive bay.

Suits legacy builds needing CD recording.

This drive is intended for systems that still use IDE connectors and require CD authoring or backup. It does not write or read DVD or Blu-ray discs, so builders needing those formats should look at a different optical drive. Laptops or small-form-factor cases without a 5.25-inch bay cannot accommodate it.

IDE Ultra ATA/33 interface determines compatibility

The drive uses the IDE Ultra ATA/33 (ATA-4) interface, so the motherboard or controller card must provide a matching 40-pin connector. Without that interface the drive cannot be installed, regardless of bay space or power availability.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSONY
Storage
CD-R write speed52X
CD-RW rewrite speed32X
CD-ROM speed52X
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE
Size & build
Form factorInternal
In the box
In the boxCRX230AE

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the drive is writing CDs at the rated 52x speed after installation?

Use burning software such as ImgBurn or Nero to verify the write speed reported during a CD-R burn; it should show 52x for CD-R and 32x for CD-RW media.

What comes in the retail box and what must I supply myself?

The retail package includes the CRX230AE drive only; you will need an IDE Ultra ATA/33 cable, a 5.25-inch half-height drive bay, mounting screws and a Molex power connector.

Which version of this model should I choose for a standard desktop build?

The CRX230AE is a single 5.25-inch half-height internal IDE model with 52x CD-R, 32x CD-RW and 52x CD-ROM speeds; no alternative capacities or interfaces are offered for this product number.

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