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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with IDE connector visible

Seagate

Seagate BarraCuda 7200.8 ST3200826A 200GB 7200 RPM 8MB IDE 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-BWRC-HW74N MPN ST3200826A

A 200GB 3.5-inch desktop drive with 7200 RPM speed and 8MB cache for IDE Ultra ATA100 systems

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
  • Capacity200GB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache8MB
  • Average Seek Time8ms
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • IDE Ultra ATA100 interface provides broad legacy compatibility
  • 200 GB capacity stores operating system and core applications
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays

Seagate BarraCuda 7200.8 200GB IDE Drive

This is a new Seagate BarraCuda 7200.8 desktop internal hard drive with 200GB capacity. It uses an IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface and spins at 7200 RPM with an 8MB cache. The 3.5-inch bare drive suits legacy systems that require parallel ATA storage.

Suits legacy builds needing IDE storage

It fits computers equipped with an IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 controller and a 3.5-inch drive bay. It is not for systems that only accept newer interface types or demand capacities beyond 200GB. The 8ms average seek time and 4.16ms latency match period-correct performance expectations.

Interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface. Only motherboards or controllers with that exact parallel ATA connection can use this drive.

Highlights

  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • IDE Ultra ATA100 interface provides broad legacy compatibility
  • 200 GB capacity stores operating system and core applications
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesBarraCuda 7200.8
ModelST3200826A
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
Capacity200GB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache8MB
Average Seek Time8ms
Average Latency4.16ms
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight0.65 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

What does the 7200 RPM spindle speed mean for everyday desktop use?

The 7200 RPM spindle speed gives faster data access than slower drives, reducing load times for the operating system and applications in a desktop PC.

What does the IDE Ultra ATA100 interface limit in practice?

The IDE Ultra ATA100 interface caps the maximum transfer rate at 100 MB/s, so the drive cannot exceed that throughput even if the platters are faster.

Will the 3.5 inch form factor fit a standard desktop drive bay?

Yes, the 3.5 inch form factor matches the standard internal drive bay used in most desktop computer cases.

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