4 IDE/PATA hard drives 3.5
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About this product
This listing provides four 3.5-inch IDE/PATA hard drives, compatible with PC systems. These Maxtor-branded drives operate at 7200 RPM and feature a 2MB cache. They support the IDE, PATA/IDE/EIDE interface and are described as internal desktop drives. The drives are also listed with a "Hybrid (HDD/SSD)" feature, which is inconsistent with traditional IDE hard drive technology.
Our take
Getting a pack of four 3.5-inch IDE/PATA hard drives can be a great asset for vintage PC builders or repair enthusiasts. The 7200 RPM speed and 2MB cache were decent specs for their time. However, the mention of "Hybrid (HDD/SSD)" features is highly suspect for an IDE drive; it's almost certainly a standard HDD. While the 1-year manufacturer warranty is a nice touch, verifying its applicability to vintage hardware is advisable. Good for period-correct desktop builds, but don't expect hybrid performance.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Pack of four IDE/PATA drives
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- 3.5" form factor for desktops
- Includes 2MB cache
Cons
- "Hybrid" feature likely inaccurate
- Specific storage capacity not stated
- Manufacturer warranty might be for new units
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Maxtor
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
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- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 1 Year
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hybrid (HDD/SSD)
- Interface
- IDE, PATA/IDE/EIDE
- Cache
- 2 MB
