Hitachi Deskstar HDS721680PLA380 80GB Internal 7200RPM 3.5" Hard Drive HDD
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About this product
This is a Hitachi Deskstar HDS721680PLA380, an 80GB internal 3.5-inch hard drive for desktop PCs. It operates at a 7200 RPM rotation speed and features an 8 MB cache. The drive utilizes a SATA II interface, offering a transfer rate of 300 Mbps. With a silver color, this HDD is manufactured in China and is designed for internal desktop installations, compatible specifically with PC systems.
Our take
If you need a compact capacity drive for an older desktop PC, this Hitachi Deskstar 80GB drive could fit the bill. The 7200 RPM speed is good for performance, and the SATA II interface provides a respectable 300 Mbps transfer rate for its generation. However, 80GB is quite small for primary storage in modern systems, even for basic use. It's best suited for specific roles like a boot drive for a lightweight OS or for dedicated storage in an older machine. It's a solid, no-frills option if its limited capacity aligns with your needs.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM for better speed
- SATA II interface with 300 Mbps transfer
- 8 MB cache for performance
- 3.5-inch form factor for desktops
Cons
- Only 80 GB storage capacity
- SATA II is not the latest interface
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- MPN HDS721680PLA380
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Hitachi
- Form Factor 3.5 in
Show all 18 specifications
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Transfer Rate
- 300 Mbps
- Model
- HDS721680PLA380
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 80 GB
- Unit Quantity
- each
- Interface
- SATA II
- Country of Origin
- China
- Product Line
- Deskstar
- Cache
- 8 MB
