MAXTOR DiamondMax Plus 8 Internal Hard Drive - 40 GB ATA/133 HDD
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About this product
The MAXTOR DiamondMax Plus 8 is an internal 3.5-inch hard drive with a 40GB storage capacity, designed for desktop PCs. It operates at 7200 RPM and features an IDE interface (ATA/133). This HDD-only storage solution includes a 2MB cache, aiming to provide solid performance for its era. Originating from Singapore, it is compatible with PC systems.
Our take
If you're working on a vintage PC restoration or a system that absolutely requires a 40GB IDE drive, this Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 8 is a suitable, authentic component. The 7200 RPM speed means it's not the slowest option from its time, offering reasonable performance for basic operating systems and applications. However, the 2MB cache is quite small, which could be a bottleneck for more intensive tasks. The 40GB capacity is extremely limited for modern use, strictly confining it to legacy applications or very specific, minimal storage needs. This drive is a niche item for a particular type of build.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- ATA/133 IDE interface
- 3.5-inch internal desktop drive
- Compatible with PC
Cons
- Very small 40 GB capacity
- Limited 2 MB cache
- Older IDE interface
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Maxtor
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
Show all 14 specifications
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- DiamondMax Plus 8
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 40 GB
- Country of Origin
- Singapore
- Interface
- IDE
- Product Line
- DiamondMax
- Cache
- 2 MB
