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Dell C9678 40 GB 3.5 inch SATA hard drive silver metal casing

DELL

DELL C9678 40Gb 7200Rpm Sata 3.5Inch Hard Drive

SKU CH-A8MC-GFHAN

A 40 GB 7200 RPM Sata 3.5-inch hard drive for Dimension 3100 and 5100 systems

  • 40 GB capacity stores more files on a single drive
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers quicker data access
  • SATA interface connects directly to compatible motherboards
  • Fits Dell Dimension 3100 and 5100 systems for easy upgrades

Dell C9678 40GB SATA Hard Drive

The Dell C9678 is a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive offering 40GB of storage. It spins at 7200Rpm and includes a 2MB buffer. This new drive is designed for Dell Dimension 3100 and 5100 desktop systems.

Capacity and system fit

The 40GB capacity suits legacy installations or light archival needs. It will not meet the storage demands of modern operating systems or large media libraries. Builders upgrading a Dimension 3100 or 5100 should verify the SATA interface matches the motherboard.

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Price $13.99
Cheaper than about 92% of the 1,517 comparable items (median $68.99).

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Brand nameDELL

Questions about this item

What does the 40Gb capacity mean for a Dell Dimension 3100 or 5100?

The 40Gb drive provides basic storage for the operating system and essential files on those legacy desktops.

What does the Sata interface cap at for this 7200Rpm drive?

The Sata connection limits transfer speed to the first-generation Sata rate, which the 7200Rpm mechanism cannot exceed.

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