Seagate BarraCuda 8 TB Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6 Gb/s, 5,400 RPM
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About this product
This Seagate BarraCuda 8 TB internal hard drive is a 3.5-inch HDD designed for PC compatibility. It operates at 5,400 RPM and features a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface with a 256 MB cache, providing a balance of capacity and accessibility for desktop use. With its substantial 8TB storage, it's well-suited for archiving large files, multimedia collections, and general data storage.
Our take
If you're building a new PC or looking to expand the storage of an existing one, this 8TB Seagate BarraCuda is a solid contender for your secondary drive needs. It offers a huge amount of space in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, connecting via a modern SATA III 6 Gb/s interface. While the 5,400 RPM speed might not make it the quickest for intensive operations, the 256 MB cache does help with everyday tasks. It's an excellent, affordable solution for storing your digital life. At $200.00, it presents a good value for capacity.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Substantial 8TB storage capacity
- Standard 3.5-inch form factor
- SATA III 6 Gb/s interface
- Includes 256 MB cache
Cons
- 5,400 RPM rotational speed
- Mechanical drive, not SSD
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- MPN ST8000DM004
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
- Brand Seagate
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
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- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 1
- Model
- Seagate BarraCuda
- Transfer Rate
- 300 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Interface
- SATA III
- Cache
- 256 MB
- Product Line
- Barracuda
