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Compaq 319422-001 Compaq 8X DVD / 24X 10X 24X CDRW IDE SLIM COMBO DRIVE. (319422001)

Name: Compaq 319422-001 Compaq 8X DVD / 24X 10X 24X CDRW IDE SLIM COMBO DRIVE. (319422001)
Brand: Compaq
SKU: B000J4WPUA
Price: 28.02 USD
Availability: InStock

By Mike Perry, Hardware Editor · Verified 2026-09-11

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$28.02

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Bottom line: The Compaq 319422-001 Compaq 8X DVD / 24X 10X 24X CDRW IDE SLIM COMBO DRIVE. (319422001) is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category, priced around $28.02. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

HP IDE DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive 319422-001

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Compaq 319422-001 Compaq 8X DVD / 24X 10X 24X CDRW IDE SLIM COMBO… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the drives & media category. Compaq'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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ HP IDE DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive
✓ Backed by Compaq'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

Key Features

HP IDE DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive
Brand: HP
Type: IDE DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive
Part Number: 319422-001

Full Specifications

Type	IDE DVD-ROM/CD-RW Combo Drive
Brand	Compaq
Cache Size	2 MB
Part Number	319422-001
Model Number	319422-001
Mfr Part Number	319422-001
Hardware Platform	Laptop
Customer Package Type	Box
Specific Uses For Product	personal
Optical Storage Read Speed	8x
Cache Memory Installed Size	2 MB

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Compaq 319422-001 Compaq 8X DVD / 24X 10X 24X CDRW IDE SLIM COMBO DRIVE. (319422001) 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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