Seagate Barracuda 40GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 7200RPM 3.5" Hard Drive | ST340016A
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About this product
The Seagate Barracuda 40GB IDE Ultra ATA/100 hard drive, model ST340016A, is an internal 3.5-inch desktop drive for PCs. It features a 7200 RPM rotation speed, indicating decent performance for its generation. With a 40GB storage capacity and an IDE interface, this HDD is compatible with older computer systems. It comes in a silver color and is noted to be in great working condition.
Our take
For those with older PC builds or specific retro-gaming setups, this Seagate Barracuda 40GB IDE drive is a solid option. The 7200 RPM spin speed is a plus, offering better performance than slower drives of its era. With an IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface, it's clearly not for modern motherboards, but for compatible systems, it provides a dependable storage solution. The 40GB capacity is quite small if you're thinking contemporary usage, but for an old OS and a few classic applications, it's perfectly adequate, and the 'works great' status is reassuring.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- 3.5-inch form factor
- IDE Ultra ATA/100 interface
- 40GB storage capacity
Cons
- Low capacity for modern use
- Outdated IDE interface
- Not compatible with SATA systems
Specifications
- Status Works Great
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- MPN ST340016A
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Seagate
Show all 14 specifications
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 40 GB
- Interface
- IDE
- Country of Origin
- Singapore
- Product Line
- Barracuda
