CD-ROM Blaster® 52X

CD-ROM Blaster® 52X features AudioAccel™ technology for high-speed digital audio extraction rates when reading CDs, which are ideal for creating digital audio files such as MP3s or WAVs. Blaster 52X reaches a maximum of 7,800KB/second (52X) data transfer rate and delivers robust performance required for today's demanding CD-ROM applications.

To achieve high-quality digital audio music creation, Blaster 52X features an Intelligent Control to adjust the rate of Digital Audio Extraction, which is important for working with CDs that aren't brand new. The result is amazingly clean and crisp digital audio.

The speed you crave in CD-ROM and digital audio music is here.

Product Specifications

	Maximum data transfer rate of 7,800KB/second (52X)*
	Maximum digital audio extraction (DAE) rate of 3,000KB/second (20X)*
	85ms average random access time
	128KB cache
	Front panel headphone jack, volume control, busy indicator, stop/eject button, and turbo button
	Front-loading, motorized tray design
	Internal design
	Enhanced IDE interface for increased performance
	Supports disc formats include: CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Photo CD, Video CD, CD Extra, CD-RW, and CD-R
	Supports DMA (direct memory access) mode for faster transfer rates and decreased CPU utilization

Minimum System Requirements

	233MHz Pentium® II or AMD K6™ processor
	400MHz processor and disk subsystem capable of 3.5 MB/s sustained data transfer rates recommended for 20X maximum DAE rate
	32MB RAM
	3.5", 1.44 MB floppy drive
	Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium or Windows NT® 4.0
	Available Enhanced IDE connector on motherboard (Bus Mastering DMA-enabled IDE connector recommended)
	Available half-height drive bay (drive rails may be required for some systems and are not included)

*Transfer speeds shown are the maximum attainable in testing under specific configurations. Results may vary depending on processor speed, operating system used, as well as other system-related issues.

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