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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with exposed circuit board

HGST

HGST HDS722525VLAT80 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB IDE 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-YVNK-KJ3TH MPN HDS722525VLAT80

250GB 7200 RPM IDE desktop hard drive with 8MB cache and 8.5ms seek time

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive desktop performance
  • 8 MB cache buffer reduces data-access latency
  • IDE Ultra ATA100 interface fits legacy motherboards
  • 250 GB capacity stores OS, apps and media
  • 5 ms average seek time speeds file retrieval

Deskstar 7K250 250GB IDE drive

The HGST Deskstar 7K250 HDS722525VLAT80 is a 3.5 inch desktop internal hard drive with a 250GB capacity. It spins at 7200 RPM and uses an IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface with an 8MB cache. The drive is supplied new as a bare unit without cables or mounting hardware.

Suits legacy IDE builds only

This drive fits older motherboards or controllers that provide a native IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 connection and a 3.5 inch bay. It is not for systems that lack an IDE interface or that require a different physical connector. Buyers needing higher capacity, larger cache or a modern interface should look at other storage options.

Interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface. The host must present this exact parallel ATA connection for the drive to operate. Without it, the drive cannot be installed or used in the target system.

How it compares

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

Price $141.99
Pricier than about 58% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 250 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $567.96 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHitachi GST
Product lineDeskstar 7K250
Model nameHDS722525VLAT80 (08K0466)
Total capacity250 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time8.5 ms
Mean latency4.17 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the bare-drive packaging mean I must buy mounting screws and an IDE cable separately?

Yes, the drive ships as a bare unit without screws, cables, brackets or adapters, so you will need to supply a 40-pin IDE cable, a 4-pin Molex power lead and standard 3.5-inch mounting hardware.

The Deskstar 7K250 line includes different capacities; why choose the 250GB model?

The 250GB version delivers the full 7200 RPM spindle speed and 8MB cache of the series while keeping power draw at the lowest level in the family, making it a balanced choice for legacy IDE systems that need reliable capacity without higher-wattage larger drives.

How does the 8.5ms average seek time affect everyday use in an older desktop?

An 8.5ms seek combined with 4.17ms latency gives quick file access for booting, application loading and general data storage on systems limited to the IDE Ultra ATA100 interface.

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