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MSI StarSpeed D16 MS-8216 16X E-IDE Internal DVD-ROM Drive New In Open Box

Bottom line: The MSI StarSpeed D16 MS-8216 16X E-IDE Internal DVD-ROM Drive New In is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-08-13

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Manufacturer description

Brand new MSI StarSpeed D16 internal DVD-ROM drive. Original box opened only for inspection. Drive remains factory sealed in plastic. 16X DVD read speed and 48X CD read speed. E-IDE ATAPI interface for vintage PC builds. Supports DVD-RAM, DVD-R, and CD-RW formats. Includes original audio cable and mounting screws. Comes with CyberLink PowerDVD 5 software bundle. Installation guide and user manual included.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored MSI StarSpeed D16 MS-8216 16X E-IDE Internal DVD-ROM Drive New In… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. MSI'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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Full Specifications

type	DVD-ROM
dvd_read_speed	16

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