Seagate ST3500641AS 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

Capacity and interface

This 500GB desktop hard drive uses a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and spins at 7200 RPM with a 16MB cache. It suits builders adding bulk storage to a desktop PC or replacing an older mechanical drive. The 3.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays. It is not for users who need solid-state speed or a smaller 2.5-inch form factor for laptops.

Sustained workload behaviour

The drive delivers an average seek time of 8.2ms and average latency of 4.16ms during continuous read and write operations. Native command queuing helps order requests efficiently when the drive handles multiple simultaneous tasks. Write performance averages 9ms. It is not for workloads demanding the low latency and high IOPS of flash storage.

Thermals noise and power

The manufacturer highlights whisper-quiet acoustics and a rugged, efficient system design for normal desktop use. Best-in-class operating and non-operating shock resistance supports reliability during daily operation. The bare-drive packaging means no retail accessories are included. It is not for silent builds that require fanless or solid-state components.