Seagate ST3123A 107 MB 3800 RPM ATA/IDE 32 KB Cache 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive
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About this product
The Seagate ST3123A is a vintage 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed for older PC systems, featuring a modest 107 MB storage capacity. It operates at 3800 RPM and utilizes an ATA/IDE interface, common for its era. With a 32 KB cache, this drive is a suitable component for restoring or maintaining retro computing setups. Manufactured in Singapore, it represents early internal drive technology.
Our take
If you're delving into vintage PC restoration, this Seagate ST3123A drive could be a valuable find. The 107 MB capacity is extremely small by today's standards, but it's precisely what you'd expect for older operating systems and applications. The 3800 RPM spindle speed and ATA/IDE interface are also consistent with older hardware, making it a fitting choice for period-accurate builds. However, anyone accustomed to modern speeds and capacities will find this exceptionally slow and limited. The 32 KB cache is also quite tiny, so don't expect any performance miracles. This is purely for niche, legacy system use.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- IDE interface for legacy systems
- 3.5-inch form factor for desktops
- Suitable for vintage PC restoration
Cons
- Very limited 107 MB storage capacity
- Slow 3800 RPM rotation speed
- Small 32 KB cache
Specifications
- Country of Origin Singapore
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- MPN ST3123A
- Brand Seagate
- Form Factor 3.5 in
Show all 15 specifications
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Model
- ST3123A
- Features
- Removable
- Storage Capacity
- 107 MB
- Unit Quantity
- 1
- Interface
- IDE
- Product Line
- Seagate
- Cache
- 107 MB
