Seagate - 3TB Internal Serial ATA Hard Drive for Desktops
- Key Specs
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Product Name: 3TB Internal Serial ATA Hard Drive for Desktops
- Brand: Seagate
- Model Number: STBD3000100
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: Internal
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Bare Drive: true (Drive is sold without any pre-installed software.)
- Minimum System Requirements: PC: Windows XP (SP3), Vista or 7; 1GB for 32-bit systems, 2GB for 64-bit systems; Mac: OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or higher; Linux; 6 Gbps SATA interface connector, motherboard, or add in card
- Features
- Security Features: None
- Usage: Everyday computing, Performance computing
- Memory
- Cache Buffer Size: 64 megabytes (The data capacity of the cache buffer (or disk buffer) that acts as temporary memory for the drive. The cache holds the most recently and frequently used data to save the drive the extra step of pulling it from permanent storage every time it's needed, which helps increase the drive's overall speed.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 5.787 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 4 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 22.08 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: Seagate DiscWizard
- Other
- UPC: 763649033234
This Seagate STBD3000100 internal hard drive for desktops features a 3TB capacity to store important documents, photos, videos, music and more. Native Command Queuing prioritizes important commands for enhanced efficiency.
- 3TB storage capacity: Provides ample storage space for your music, movies and other files.
- Serial ATA interface: For connecting to your computer.
- Data transfer rates up to 6 Gbps: For quick response when updating files.
- 64MB cache buffer: Helps increase processing speed.
- 7200 rpm speed: Delivers fast performance.
- Perpendicular recording technology: For reliable use.
- Native Command Queuing (NCQ): Organizes incoming commands efficiently for increased performance.
- Compatible with PC and Mac: Offers wide-ranging use.
Whats Included
- Seagate 3TB Internal Serial ATA Hard Drive for Desktops
- Power adapter, interface cable, mounting screws, software CD-ROM
- Owner's manual
Q: Does this come with windows
A: NO. Windows is a copyrighted and protected software system that comes on CD's or DVD's. I can think of no hard disk that comes with Windows pre-installed unless it's a new PC with Windows.
Q: is this drive good for gaming
A: I store all my games on one of these 3 TB drives. These drives are fast and reliable. I've never had any problems or performance issues using these drives for gaming.
A: I'm not that familiar with Mac machines but can't see why it wouldn't work. I used the one I bought in a homemade Linux-based server as just one piece of the 40TB of disc memory that is installed and it was immediately recognized and added to the drive pool. Has been working flawlessly ever since.
Q: "Desktop"? OK in a external dock, thru USB? Can reformat to format exFAT?
A: This is a standard "Serial ATA" drive. They classify it as "desktop" drive because it is physically larger than the drives used in laptops and other smaller computers. It could be used externally, if you provide an enclosure of a suitable size that has two things. 1. electronics to adapt Serial-ATA to USB 2. electronics to provide electric power in the right form (Drives like this consume more power than a USB connection can provide.) You might be better off to buy an "External" drive. These have a disc drive already packaged in a protective enclosure with other elements required. The Seagate Backup Plus and Expansion drive products on the Best-Buy site are examples. The drive can be reformatted for exFAT. You may have to install some optional software on your computer to do it. (That requirement applies with this drive or any other.)
Q: Is this drive a Barracuda drive? What is the warranty on this drive? Thanks!
A: Yes it is a Barracuda drive. It has a 2 year warranty.
Q: Will this drive install in a Mac pro tool six core 2.93?
A: It works fine in my Mac Pro 3,1 8-core (Early 2008) so I don't think it will be a problem.
Q: Can this hard drive be used in a nyko data bank for ps4?
A: Yes piece of cake
A: Generally speaking, "green" drives have lower RPM rates then their counterparts (usually 5400 or 5900 RPM). Since this drive has an RPM rate of 7200 RPM it would not be considered a green drive and would provide excellent performance.
