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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with exposed circuit board

Seagate

Seagate FireCuda ST4000DX005 4TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-67Y6-G7MRD

A 4 TB desktop hard drive with 7200 RPM, 256 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity4TB
  • NAND Flash Memory TypeHard Drive
  • Recording TechnologyCMR
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Massive 4TB capacity stores your entire game library
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast data access
  • 256MB cache accelerates application and file loading
  • CMR recording technology provides higher endurance and faster reads and writes
  • Standard 3.5-inch form factor with SATA 6.0Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility

Capacity and interface

The Seagate FireCuda ST4000DX005 is a 4000GB 3.5in internal hard drive built for desktop gaming systems. It uses a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and conventional magnetic recording for consistent write endurance. The drive targets users who want a large game library on a single mechanical volume without moving to solid-state media.

Thermals noise and power

Spindle speed is fixed at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache to sustain transfers up to 255MB/s. Acoustic output and power draw follow typical 3.5in desktop drive profiles under normal gaming workloads. The bare-drive package includes no additional cooling hardware, so case airflow handles thermal management.

Build integration

Standard 3.5in dimensions of 147.00mm length, 101.85mm width and 26.10mm height fit regular drive bays and mounting points. A SATA data cable and SATA power connector from the power supply are the only installation requirements. The drive leaves M.2 slots free for a boot SSD and pairs with a FireCuda SSD for a tiered storage layout.

Highlights

  • Massive 4TB capacity stores your entire game library
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast data access
  • 256MB cache accelerates application and file loading
  • CMR recording technology provides higher endurance and faster reads and writes
  • Standard 3.5-inch form factor with SATA 6.0Gb/s interface ensures broad compatibility

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesFireCuda
ModelST4000DX005
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity4TB
NAND Flash Memory TypeHard Drive
Recording TechnologyCMR
RPM7200 RPM
Cache256MB
FeaturesEnjoy massive capacity and build your ultimate Game Vault without sacrifice with capacity options up to 8TB.
Access data faster with 7200-RPM speeds and SATA 6Gb/s interface.
Achieve new performance heights with a large 256MB cache to load applications and files faster.
Obtain maximum sustained transfers at 255MB/s.
Experience flexible, easy installs with a standardized 3.5in form factor and SATA III 6Gb/s interface.
Benefit from CMR recording technology for higher endurance and faster reads and writes.
Pair FireCuda HDD with a FireCuda SSD for a high-performance secondary drive.
Eas
UsageGaming Hard Drives
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)26.10mm
Width (maximum)101.85mm
Length (maximum)147.00mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3.5in SATA drive in my desktop and what step is often missed?

Mount the drive using the standard 3.5in screw holes, connect the SATA 6.0Gb/s data cable and a SATA power cable from the PSU, then initialise and format the 4TB volume in Disk Management — the step many skip.

What maintenance or replacement will the FireCuda ST4000DX005 need over its life?

No scheduled maintenance is required for the sealed CMR mechanism; keep the SATA data and power connectors firmly seated, monitor SMART health with Seagate DiscWizard, and replace the drive only if reallocated sectors or audible changes appear.

What sustained-transfer limit appears first during long gaming sessions?

The drive tops out at 255MB/s maximum sustained transfer, so prolonged large-file reads or writes will hit that ceiling before the 7200 RPM spindle or 256MB cache become bottlenecks.

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