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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with green circuit board

HGST

HGST 0A37045 500GB 7200 RPM 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-HHXS-TMATZ MPN 0A37045

A 500 GB 3.5-inch desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 8 MB cache and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive desktop performance
  • 500 GB capacity stores documents, photos and media
  • 8 MB cache helps smooth burst workloads
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard motherboard ports
  • 5 inch form factor suits typical desktop drive bays

HGST P7K500 500 GB desktop drive

The HGST P7K500 is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive with 500 GB capacity, 7200 RPM spindle speed and 8 MB cache. It connects through a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface and is sold in new condition.

Suits builds needing a standard SATA hard drive

This drive fits desktop systems that have a free 3.5 inch bay and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s port. It is not for laptops or small-form-factor PCs that only accept 2.5 inch drives, nor for motherboards that lack a SATA data connector.

SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The drive uses the SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface, so the host must provide a matching SATA port and cable. If the system only offers a different interface, this drive will not work.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $45.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $91.98 per TB
Pricier than about 61% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHitachi GST
Product lineP7K500
Model nameHCP725050GLA380
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.55 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 3.5 inch form factor need a standard 3.5 inch drive bay and SATA power and data cables?

Yes, the 3.5 inch drive fits a standard 3.5 inch bay and connects with a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector.

What is the common mistake when installing this SATA 3.0Gb/s drive into a desktop?

Forgetting to attach both the SATA data cable to the motherboard and the SATA power cable from the power supply.

When should the 500GB 7200 RPM drive be replaced?

Replace the drive if SMART attributes show reallocated sectors, if unusual mechanical noise appears, or if the system reports read errors.

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