Seagate ST5000DX000 5TB 35 Desktop Hard Drive SATA G2U
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About this product
The Seagate ST5000DX000 Barracuda is a 5TB 3.5-inch internal desktop hard drive. It features a SATA III interface and operates at a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, coupled with a substantial 128 MB cache. This HDD is designed for desktop PC use, offering high capacity for data storage. It's a traditional HDD storage format and comes in a silver color, part of the well-known Barracuda product line.
Our take
For desktop users needing serious storage, this Seagate Barracuda 5TB drive is a compelling choice. The 7200 RPM spindle speed combined with a large 128MB cache ensures solid performance for a mechanical drive, making it suitable for bulk storage, media libraries, or even as a primary drive if SSD speed isn't your absolute top priority. Its 3.5-inch form factor makes it ideal for most desktop towers. While it's a reliable HDD, remember that 5TB of data will still be accessed at mechanical speeds, so it's best paired with an SSD for your operating system and most frequently used applications.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Large 5TB storage capacity
- Fast 7200 RPM rotation speed
- 128 MB cache for improved performance
- SATA III interface
Cons
- 3.5-inch form factor not for laptops
- HDD only, not as fast as SSDs
Specifications
- Brand Seagate
- Cache 128 MB
- Color Silver
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Interface SATA III
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- MPN
- ST5000DX000
- Model
- Seagate ST5000DX000
- Product Line
- Barracuda
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Storage Capacity
- 5 TB
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- UPC
- Do Not Apply
