Seagate Barracuda 5TB 3.5" SATA Hard Drive ST5000DM000
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About this product
The Seagate Barracuda 5TB 3.5" SATA Hard Drive (ST5000DM000) is an internal desktop drive offering a considerable 5TB of storage capacity. It operates at 5900 RPM and utilizes a SATA III interface, paired with a 128MB cache. Compatible with PC systems, this drive includes features like Acutrac Technology, Opticache Technology, Native Command Queuing (NCQ), and S.M.A.R.T Technology, all contributing to its low noise level.
Our take
This 5TB Seagate Barracuda drive is a strong option for expanding your internal desktop storage. The 5TB capacity is substantial for media, games, or large files, making it a great secondary drive. The 5900 RPM speed sits between common 5400 RPM and 7200 RPM drives, offering a decent balance of performance and efficiency, complemented by a solid 128MB cache. It's a standard 3.5-inch SATA III drive, ensuring broad compatibility with modern PC systems. The integrated technologies like NCQ and low noise level are welcome additions for daily use.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Large 5 TB storage capacity
- 128 MB cache enhances performance
- SATA III interface
- Includes Acutrac, Opticache, NCQ features
- Low noise level
Cons
- 5900 RPM is not as fast as 7200 RPM drives
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- MPN 1FK178568, ST5000DM000
- P/N 1FK178-568
- Rotation Speed 5900 RPM
- Brand Seagate
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- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- ST5000DM000
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Acutrac Technology, Opticache Technology, Native Command Queuing (Ncq), S.M.A.R.T Technology, Low Noise Level
- Storage Capacity
- 5 TB
- Country of Origin
- China
- Interface
- SATA III
- Cache
- 128 MB
- Product Line
- Barracuda
