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Gateway 5501200 40X IDE CDROM DRIVE
- 40X read speed
- Internal CD-ROM drive
- Gateway branded
- IDE interface
- Standard 5.25-inch form factor
- High-speed CD access
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Product Overview
The Gateway 5501200 is an internal 40X IDE CD-ROM drive. This drive provides fast CD reading speeds for Gateway computers, enabling efficient access to software, multimedia, and data stored on CD-ROM media.
Technical Information
| Drive Type | CD-ROM |
| Read Speed | 40X |
| Interface | IDE |
Additional Specifications
| Form Factor | Internal 5.25-inch |
| Brand | Gateway |
Product Description
The Gateway 5501200 is an internal CD-ROM drive designed to deliver high-speed optical media access for Gateway personal computers. Featuring a 40X read speed, it offers significantly faster data retrieval compared to older drives, making tasks like software installation, game loading, and multimedia playback more efficient. This drive utilizes the widely compatible IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) interface, ensuring seamless integration with most Gateway motherboards from the late 1990s and early 2000s. Designed for installation in a standard 5.25-inch drive bay, this internal drive connects via an IDE ribbon cable and requires a separate power connection from the system's power supply unit. Its performance at 40X speed allows for quicker loading times and smoother playback of audio and video content stored on CDs. As a Gateway-branded component, the 5501200 is built to meet the specific requirements and standards of Gateway systems. It serves as a reliable replacement or upgrade for users needing to ensure their Gateway computer can effectively read CD-ROM media. This drive is a fundamental component for any system requiring robust CD-ROM functionality.
