Seagate
Seagate BarraCuda 500GB 3.5" SATA 7200 RPM 32MB Cache internal hard drive
500 GB 3.5 inch SATA desktop drive spins at 7200 RPM with 32 MB cache for fast everyday storage
- 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
- 32 MB cache buffer optimises read and write operations
- SATA 6 Gb/s interface ensures broad motherboard compatibility
- 20 years of BarraCuda engineering backs proven reliability
Capacity and interface
The Seagate BarraCuda is a 500 GB desktop hard drive with a 3.5 inch form factor and a SATA 6 Gb/s interface. It spins at 7200 RPM and includes a 32 MB cache buffer. The drive is sold new and carries a two-year limited warranty from the manufacturer.
Suitability and limits
This drive suits users who need affordable bulk storage for documents, media libraries or game installs on a desktop PC. It is not intended for buyers who want the low latency of solid-state storage, nor for laptops or small-form-factor systems that require a 2.5 inch drive. Systems without a free 3.5 inch bay and a SATA port cannot use it.
Deciding specification
The 7200 RPM spindle speed is the single figure that determines whether this drive meets your performance expectation. It delivers faster sequential throughput than slower-spinning desktop drives, but it cannot match the random access speed of an SSD. If your workload depends on quick random I/O, this specification indicates you should look at solid-state options instead.
Highlights
- 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
- 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
- 32 MB cache buffer optimises read and write operations
- SATA 6 Gb/s interface ensures broad motherboard compatibility
- 20 years of BarraCuda engineering backs proven reliability
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Will the 3.5 inch form factor fit my desktop drive bay?
Yes, this is a standard 3.5 inch desktop drive that mounts in any 3.5 inch internal bay using four side screws or a tool-less tray.
What is the correct way to connect the SATA data and power cables?
Attach the SATA data cable to the motherboard port first, then plug the SATA power connector from the PSU; reversing the order can bend the fragile L-shaped data plug.
When should I plan to replace this 7200 RPM mechanical drive?
Mechanical drives typically last three to five years under daily use; monitor SMART health attributes and replace the unit once reallocated sectors or seek errors begin to rise.
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