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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with circuit board visible

Seagate

Seagate Barracuda ST3160316AS 160GB 7200RPM 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-ZZQN-WMPFK

160 GB desktop hard drive spins at 7,200 RPM with 8 MB cache on a 6 Gbps SATA link

  • 160 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates file access
  • SATA 6 Gbps interface enables fast data transfer
  • 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother performance
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop bays

Capacity and interface

The Seagate Barracuda ST3160316AS is a 160 GB 3.5 inch SATA 6Gbps internal hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with an 8 MB cache. It suits desktop builders adding affordable bulk storage for documents, media libraries or backup images where solid-state speed is not required.

Thermals and acoustics

Mechanical operation at 7200 RPM produces audible seek noise and measurable heat under sustained load, typical for drives of this class. The 2.0 pound mass helps dissipate warmth inside a standard drive bay without additional cooling measures.

Included items

The package contains the bare drive only; no mounting screws, cables, bracket or software utilities are supplied. Installers must provide their own SATA data cable, power connector and 3.5 inch bay hardware to complete the installation.

Highlights

  • 160 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates file access
  • SATA 6 Gbps interface enables fast data transfer
  • 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother performance
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop bays

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install this 3.5" SATA drive and which step do people often miss?

Mount the drive in a 3.5" bay, connect the SATA data cable to a 6 Gbps port and attach the SATA power connector; the step often missed is enabling the SATA controller in BIOS so the 160 GB volume appears.

What maintenance or replacement will this ST3160316AS need later?

No routine maintenance is required; keep the drive cool and dust-free, and plan to replace it once SMART attributes report reallocated sectors or after the 90-day seller warranty expires.

What limit appears first under sustained use on this 7200 RPM drive?

The 8 MB cache fills quickly during long writes, so sustained throughput drops to the platters' native speed once the buffer is exhausted.

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