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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare unit

Maxtor

Maxtor MaXLine III 7V250F0 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-BSPF-18G7W MPN 7V250F0

A 250 GB 3.5-inch desktop drive with 7200 RPM, 16 MB cache and SATA 3.0Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity250 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 speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • 16 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother multitasking
  • 250 GB capacity stores OS, apps and media
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard motherboards
  • Native command queuing improves random read throughput

Maxtor MaXLine III 250GB Desktop Drive

The Maxtor MaXLine III 7V250F0 is a 250GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for desktop computers. It operates at 7200 RPM with a 16MB cache and connects via a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. This bare drive delivers 9ms average seek time and 4.17ms average latency for standard desktop storage tasks. It includes native command queuing for improved random read performance.

Suits legacy desktop upgrades not high-capacity

This drive fits older desktop systems requiring a SATA 3.0Gb/s connection and 250GB of storage. It works for replacing a failed boot drive or adding secondary storage where capacity demands are modest. Builders needing terabytes of space or faster solid-state performance should consider other storage types. The bare drive packaging means no cables or mounting hardware are included.

SATA 3.0Gb/s interface determines compatibility

The single specification that decides fit is the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. Your motherboard or controller must provide a matching SATA data port and power connector. The 3.5-inch form factor requires a standard drive bay. Verify your system supports this interface before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $60.99
Cheaper than about 69% 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 $243.96 per TB
Pricier than about 82% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMaxtor
Product lineMaXLine III
Model name7V250F0
Total capacity250 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time9 ms
Mean latency4.17 ms
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install this 3.5" SATA drive in a desktop PC, and what step is often missed?

Mount the drive in a 3.5" bay using four screws, connect the SATA data cable to a motherboard port and the SATA power cable from the PSU, then enable the drive in BIOS — many forget the BIOS step.

What maintenance or replacement will this 250GB MaXLine III drive need later?

No routine maintenance is required; the mechanical parts will eventually wear out, so plan to replace the drive when SMART attributes report reallocated sectors or seek errors.

What limit appears first on this 7200 RPM drive during sustained heavy writes?

The 16MB cache fills quickly under sustained writes, forcing the drive to throttle to the platters' native speed and increasing average latency beyond 4.17ms.

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