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Silver 2.5 inch SATA laptop hard drive 250GB 5400RPM

GoHardDrive

GoHardDrive 250GB 5400RPM 8MB 2.5" SATA 3.0Gb/s laptop hard drive

SKU CH-CY33-AYD7A

A 250 GB, 5400 RPM 2.5" SATA laptop drive with 8 MB cache for daily computing

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • Max height9 mm
  • 250 GB capacity stores everyday files and applications
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers reliable daily computing performance
  • 8 MB cache buffers data for smoother multitasking
  • 5 inch 9 mm form factor fits most laptop bays
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects without adapters

Purpose-built storage

This 2.5-inch laptop drive delivers 250GB of capacity over a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It spins at 5400 RPM with an 8MB cache for everyday computing tasks. The 9mm height fits most notebook bays and 2.5-inch external enclosures. It is suited for users who need basic internal storage without solid-state pricing.

Thermals and power

Mechanical operation at 5400 RPM produces modest heat and audible seek noise typical of notebook hard drives. Power draw remains low during normal desktop use, allowing operation from a laptop’s internal SATA power. No active cooling is required beyond the chassis airflow.

Sustained workload behaviour

Under continuous read or write loads the 8MB buffer fills quickly, so transfer rates settle to the media speed. Surface temperature rises gradually but stays within normal operating limits for a 2.5-inch drive. The drive is not designed for high-throughput or multi-drive RAID scenarios.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 2.5-Inch Internal Laptop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $20.99
Cheaper than about 95% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 250 GB
Lower than about 64% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $83.96 per TB
Cheaper than about 85% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity250 GB
Recommended useFor Daily Computing
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height9 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5" SATA drive in my laptop and which step is often missed?

Slide the drive into the 2.5" bay, connect the SATA 3.0Gb/s data and power cables, then secure it with screws; the step often missed is initialising and formatting the 250GB volume in the operating system before use.

What maintenance or replacement will the 5400 RPM drive need over time?

No routine maintenance is required; mechanical wear on the 5400 RPM spindle and 8MB cache controller eventually leads to replacement when read/write errors or SMART warnings appear.

What limit appears first during sustained transfers on the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface?

The 5400 RPM rotational speed caps sustained throughput well below the SATA 3.0Gb/s link rate, so mechanical latency becomes the bottleneck during long sequential reads or writes.

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