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Teac CD552G/B/S IDE CD-ROM Drive
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Teac CD552G/B/S IDE CD-ROM Drive

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

$36.73

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The Teac CD552G/B/S IDE CD-ROM Drive is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category, priced around $36.73. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Enclosure Color Black Interface IDE
  • ✓ Backed by Teac's warranty and support channels
  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Teac CD552G/B/S IDE CD-ROM Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the drives & media category. Teac's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

  • Product Description Teac CD 552G - CD-ROM drive - IDE Device Type CD-ROM driveEnclosure Type Interna
  • Enclosure Color Black Interface IDE
  • Dimensions (WxDxH) 5.8 in x 7.8 in x 1.7 in Weight 2.4 lbs Optical Storage CD-ROM - 5.25" x 1/2H
  • Read Speed 52x Device Type CD-ROM drive Enclosure Type Internal Enclosure Color Black Interface IDE
  • Width 5.8 in

Full Specifications

BrandTeac
Weight552g
Cache Size2
Model NumberCD552G/B/S
Mfr Part NumberCD552G/B/S
Special FeatureVertical Mountable
Hardware InterfaceIDE
Additional FeaturesVertical Mountable
Specific Uses For Productpersonal
Optical Storage Read Speed52x
Cache Memory Installed Size2
Global Trade Identification Number00043774020270

Ready to buy?

Teac CD552G/B/S IDE CD-ROM Drive is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-04-20. Price and availability subject to change.

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