Toshiba 500GB,Internal,7200 RPM,3.5 inch (DT01ACA050) Hard Drive
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About this product
The Toshiba DT01ACA050 is a 500GB 3.5-inch internal desktop HDD, operating at a 7200 RPM rotation speed. It connects via a high-speed SATA III interface, offering a transfer rate of 6000 Mbps and a 32 MB cache. This drive is compatible with PCs and is designed for internal desktop use, providing reliable storage for everyday computing needs. It also features RoHS compliance.
Our take
This Toshiba 500GB desktop hard drive is a straightforward and dependable option for any PC user looking for traditional storage. The 7200 RPM speed is a great foundation, offering better responsiveness than slower drives. Combined with a SATA III interface and a decent 32MB cache, it provides a solid performance for an HDD. While 500GB might be considered modest for extensive media libraries, it's perfectly adequate for an operating system drive or general document storage. It's a reliable workhorse for its price point.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fast 7200 RPM rotation speed
- Modern SATA III interface
- Good 32 MB cache
- RoHS Compliant
Cons
- Only 500 GB storage capacity
- HDD speeds, not SSD
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- MPN DT01ACA050
- Item Length 1 in.
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Toshiba
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- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 5.8 in.
- Model
- DT01ACA050
- Transfer Rate
- 6000 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- RoHS Compliant
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Item Width
- 4 in.
- Country of Origin
- China
- Interface
- SATA III
- Cache
- 32 MB
- Product Line
- DT01ACA Series
