Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 160Gb/133HD
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About this product
The Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 is a 160GB internal desktop hard drive, compatible with PCs. It features a 3.5-inch form factor and utilizes an IDE interface, commonly found in older computer systems. Operating at a rotation speed of 7200 RPM and equipped with an 8MB cache, this drive is designed to deliver a reasonable performance for its generation. Its silver color and HDD-only storage format align with typical specifications for internal drives of that era.
Our take
This Maxtor DiamondMax Plus 9 offers 160GB of storage, which is perfectly adequate for a vintage PC build or as a replacement drive for an older machine. The 7200 RPM speed and 8MB cache are standard for its class and should provide a decent user experience for systems reliant on the IDE interface. It's a straightforward internal desktop drive, so don't expect any modern bells and whistles. The IDE interface is a clear indicator that this is for legacy systems, but if that's what you need, it's a solid, functional component.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 160GB capacity for legacy systems
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- 8 MB cache
- Standard 3.5-inch form factor
Cons
- Legacy IDE interface
- 160GB storage may be insufficient for modern use
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Maxtor
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
Show all 13 specifications
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 160 GB
- Interface
- IDE
- Cache
- 8 MB
- Product Line
- DiamondMax
