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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with exposed circuit board

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HGST HDT725050VLA360 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-MB2J-AKJRS MPN HDT725050VLA360

500 GB desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 16 MB cache and SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface for reliable bulk storage

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle for responsive desktop performance
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface integrates with standard motherboards
  • 5 ms average seek keeps latency low
  • Thermal monitoring and fly-height control protect long-term reliability

500 GB Deskstar T7K500 hard drive

This 3.5 inch internal hard drive delivers 500 GB of storage on a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It suits desktop PCs that need a straightforward mechanical drive for operating systems, applications or bulk data.

Bare drive with 7200 RPM spindle

The unit ships as a bare drive without cables or brackets, so you install it directly into a standard 3.5 inch bay. A 16 MB cache and 8.5 ms average seek time support responsive everyday performance, while Native Command Queuing and thermal monitoring help maintain consistent operation.

Check SATA port and bay clearance

Verify that your motherboard or controller provides a free SATA 3.0Gb/s port and that the case has an open 3.5 inch drive bay with mounting screws. The drive requires standard SATA power and data cables, which are not included in the bare-drive package.

How it compares

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

Price $70.99
Cheaper than about 64% 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 $141.98 per TB
Pricier than about 71% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameHitachi GST
Product lineDeskstar T7K500
Model nameHDT725050VLA360 (0A33437)
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time8.5 ms
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.45 kg
Package size146 × 102 × 36 mm

Questions about this item

What does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface cap the maximum throughput at?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface limits the theoretical maximum throughput to 3.0 gigabits per second, which is the speed ceiling for this drive.

What physical space and mounting does the 3.5 inch form factor require?

This 3.5 inch drive fits a standard desktop drive bay and uses the industry-standard bottom and side mounting holes.

How is the bare drive installed, and what step is often missed?

Connect the SATA data and power cables, secure the drive with four screws in the bay, and ensure the SATA data cable clicks fully into the port.

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