Samsung Spinpoint 2TB 3.5 SATA HDD HD204UI 5400RPM Desktop Hard Drive*11991 HRS*
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About this product
The Samsung Spinpoint HD204UI is a 2TB internal desktop hard drive with a 3.5-inch form factor. This HDD operates at a rotation speed of 5400 RPM and connects via a SATA II interface. It features a 32 MB cache and offers a read speed of up to 500MB/s. Designed for PC compatibility, it's suitable for users seeking a conventional storage solution for their desktop systems. The unit has accumulated 11,991 hours of use.
Our take
If you're looking for a cost-effective way to expand storage in an older desktop, this Samsung Spinpoint might be an option, provided you understand its limitations. The 2TB capacity is decent for general file storage, but the 5400 RPM rotation speed means it won't be a speed demon. The SATA II interface is also an older standard, so don't expect the blistering transfer rates of modern drives. The 11,991 hours of use is quite a bit, so reliability might be a concern, but for $39.95, it's a budget-friendly choice for non-critical data or archival purposes.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 2TB storage capacity
- Budget-friendly price point
- 3.5-inch desktop form factor
Cons
- SATA II interface is older standard
- 5400 RPM rotation speed
- Over 11,000 hours of use
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- MPN HD204UI/UZ4
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
- Brand Samsung
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
Show all 14 specifications
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- HD204UI
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 2TB
- Interface
- SATA II
- Product Line
- Spinpoint
- Cache
- 32 MB
