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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with circuit board visible

DELL

DELL V174X ST3250312AS 250GB 7200RPM 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-QGVC-7ETKA

A 250 GB desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a SATA 6 Gb/s interface and 8 MB cache

  • 250 GB capacity stores your operating system and files
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface provides broad motherboard compatibility
  • 8 MB cache buffer smooths frequent read and write operations
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays

250 GB 7200 RPM SATA desktop drive

The DELL V174X ST3250312AS is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive with a 250 GB capacity and a 7200 RPM spindle speed. It connects through a SATA 6 Gb/s interface and includes an 8 MB cache buffer. The drive is supplied new and intended for standard desktop storage tasks.

Suits basic storage upgrades.

This drive suits users replacing a failed desktop drive or adding modest secondary storage for documents and backups. Builders who need more storage space or faster access times for operating systems and applications should look at something else. The 250 GB capacity limits its usefulness for large media libraries or modern game installations.

Standard 3.5 inch SATA installation

Installation follows the usual 3.5 inch drive bay mounting with standard SATA data and power cables. No special drivers are required for the SATA interface. The main issue that arises is forgetting to initialise and format the new volume in the operating system before use. Ensure the SATA port is enabled in the system firmware if the drive is not detected.

Highlights

  • 250 GB capacity stores your operating system and files
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface provides broad motherboard compatibility
  • 8 MB cache buffer smooths frequent read and write operations
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does my desktop need a free 3.5" drive bay and a SATA data cable to install the ST3250312AS?

Yes, the drive fits a standard 3.5" bay and connects with a SATA data cable plus a SATA power connector from the power supply.

Will the ST3250312AS run at full speed on a motherboard that only has SATA 3Gb/s ports?

It will work, but the 6Gb/s interface will fall back to 3Gb/s, so maximum throughput is limited by the older port.

How can I confirm the ST3250312AS is recognised at 7200 RPM after installation?

Check the drive model and rotational speed in BIOS or with a tool such as CrystalDiskInfo; both should show ST3250312AS and 7200 RPM.

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