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Silver 3.5 inch Maxtor internal hard drive with circuit board visible

Maxtor

Maxtor 4R120L0 120GB 5400 RPM 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-8DQ0-FV2WE MPN 4R120L0

120 GB desktop drive with 5400 RPM spindle speed, 2 MB buffer, and 3.5-inch ATA/IDE-133 interface

  • Total capacity120 GB
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • 120 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed delivers reliable desktop performance
  • 5 inch low-profile form factor fits standard drive bays
  • ATA/IDE 133 interface connects to legacy motherboards
  • 2 MB buffer smooths read and write operations

Maxtor 120 GB IDE desktop drive

This Maxtor 4R120L0 is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive with 120 GB capacity and a 5400 RPM spindle speed. It uses an ATA/IDE133 interface and includes a 2 MB buffer. The unit is supplied new in retail or OEM packaging.

Suitable for legacy IDE systems only

The drive fits older desktops that still have a parallel ATA connector and a 3.5 inch bay. It is not appropriate for builds requiring a serial interface, nor for users who need higher spindle speeds or larger volumes for modern workloads.

ATA/IDE133 interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the ATA/IDE133 interface; the motherboard must provide a matching 40-pin connector. Without that interface the drive cannot be installed, regardless of capacity or spindle speed.

How it compares

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

Price $123.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,938 items is $107.99.
Total capacity 120 GB
Lower than about 96% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $1,033.25 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Total capacity120 GB
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Size & build
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size229 × 178 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need an IDE connector to install this 3.5" drive?

Yes, the drive uses an ATA/IDE-133 interface, so an available IDE header on the motherboard or a compatible controller card is required.

Will this 5400 RPM drive slow down an older ATA-133 device sharing the same cable?

Both devices will run at the cable's maximum ATA-133 speed, but the bus operates at the slower device's timing, so the older drive sets the pace.

How can I verify the 120 GB capacity is recognised after installation?

Check the BIOS drive detection screen or open Disk Management in Windows; both should show approximately 120 GB for the Maxtor 4R120L0.

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