Up for sale is a rare collectible for retro PC builders: a vintage Sony CRX230A-U Internal ATAPI/EIDE CD-RW Drive Kit in its original retail box.

Featuring Sony's high-speed Power-Burn technology and 52x Write / 32x Rewrite / 52x Read speed performance, this drive is a compact 5.25" internal optical burner designed for standard IDE computer setups. Supported out of the box by Windows 98 SE, Windows Millennium Edition, Windows 2000, and Windows XP, this is the ultimate period-correct addition for a high-performance retro gaming PC, vintage DAW workstation, or legacy software setup.

• Physical Condition: New Old Stock (NOS) / Open Box. The drive unit remains sealed in its factory anti-static plastic sleeve with original protective tape intact. Accessories—including the IDE ribbon cable, mounting screws, driver/software CD, quick start guide, and product literature—are factory sealed in their original plastic packaging.

• Packaging Condition: The original Sony retail box shows light, age-appropriate shelf storage wear (faint corner dings and minor surface scuffs). Please review the high-resolution photos for an exact look at the physical condition of the box and sealed contents.

• Brand: Sony

• Model: CRX230A-U (CRX230A Series)

• Part Number: P-45791512-G / S01-1166631-A

• Interface: Standard 40-Pin Parallel ATA / IDE (ATAPI / EIDE)

• Burn & Read Speeds:

  • 52x CD-R Write

  • 32x Ultra Speed CD-RW Re-Write

  • 52x CD-ROM Read

• Buffer Memory: 2 MB with Power-Burn buffer under-run protection

• Form Factor: Standard 5.25" Desktop Drive Bay (Compact 6.5" short-depth chassis)

• Supported Operating Systems: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Home & Professional

• Sony CRX230A-U 5.25" IDE CD-RW Drive (Sealed in factory wrap)

• Original Sony Retail Box

• Factory Sealed Accessories Bag:

  • 40-Pin IDE Ribbon Interface Cable

  • Drive Mounting Screws

• Factory Sealed Documentation & Software Pack:

  • Sony Software Disc (B's Recorder GOLD5 & B's CLIP Packet Writing)

  • Quick Start Guide & Product Information Literature

Vintage boxed PC components and sealed collectible drive kits require extra care during shipping to preserve the condition of the retail box. This item will be wrapped in protective cushioning and shipped inside a rigid, double-walled outer box to ensure it arrives at your workbench in pristine condition. Let us know if you have any questions!