

Double-layer - DVD-RAM/±R/±RW - 22x 8x 16x DVD - 48x 32x 48x CD - EIDE/ATAPI - Internal - Bulk - MPN: PX850A See Product Details
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Description
The "PX-850A 22x DVD±RW Super Multi Drive"Internal PATA DVD Super Multi Drive from Plextor offers all the advantages of our legendary DVD and CD-RW drives. It supports blazing fast 22X burns on single layer DVD±R media (4.7 GB), 8X burns on double/dual layer media (8.5 GB) and 12X on reliable DVD-RAM media. With a PATA (IDE) interface, great features such as PlexREAD and PlexERASE, the "PX-850A 22x DVD±RW Super Multi Drive"Internal PATA DVD Super Multi Drive is the only burner you'll need to get the job done right the first time.
Quick Glance
Type of Drive: DVD-Writer
Internal/External: Internal
Interface: 1 x 40-pin IDC EIDE/ATAPI
Summary
Product Title: Plextor PX-850A 22x DVD±RW Super Multi Drive
Manufacturer: Plextor
Lowest Price: $85.00
Power Score: 3.0 | 1 Review
Unit Type
Type of Drive: DVD-Writer
Internal/External: Internal
General
LightScribe Labeling: Yes
Load Type: Tray
Performance
Maximum DVD Read Speed: 16x
Maximum DVD Write Speed: 22x
Maximum DVD Rewrite Speed: 8x
Maximum CD Read Speed: 48x
Maximum CD Write Speed: 48x
Maximum CD Rewrite Speed: 32x
Interface Type: 1 x 40-pin IDC EIDE/ATAPI
Cache Size: 2 MB
Dimensions
Height: 1.63 in
Width: 5.75 in
Depth: 6.69 in
Weight: 1.98 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year Limited Warranty
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: DVD-RAM Write: 12x Typical CD Random Access: 100 ms (random typical) 160 ms (full typical) Typical DVD Random Access: 100 ms (random typical) 170 ms (full typical) Typical DVD-RAM: 125 ms (random typical) 230 ms (full typical)
Dual-Layer Media Support: Yes
Compatible Drive Bay Height: 1/2H
Drive Interface: IDE
A missed beat
Strengths: Plextor is a strong, trustworhty brand of long-lived components.
Weakness: This drive (PX-850a) will not work with the Intel 850 (go figure) chipset.
I ordered this drive to complete a custom-built system for a relative, who respects Plextor very highly. Even though it costs twice as much as LG or Lite-On, I expected it to be well worth the price. While I still believe this will be so, this drive will not work properly with the Intel 850 chipset. This is not the first component (from any manufacturer) to not function with the i850.