We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare unit

Seagate

Seagate Pipeline HD ST3160316CS 160GB 5900 RPM 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-ACPN-J522R MPN ST3160316CS

A 160 GB 3.5-inch SATA desktop drive spinning at 5900 RPM with 8 MB cache, built for 10 simultaneous HD streams

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed5,900 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Designed for 10 simultaneous HD streams with Pipeline HD tuning
  • 5900 RPM spindle speed balances performance and low power draw
  • 160 GB capacity on a 3.5 inch form factor
  • 8 MB cache supports smooth video recording and playback
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface for broad desktop compatibility

Purpose-built for DVR storage

The Seagate Pipeline HD ST3160316CS is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed for digital video recorders and surveillance systems. Its 5900 RPM spindle speed and 8 MB cache are tuned to sustain multiple simultaneous HD recording streams while keeping power draw low. The 160 GB capacity suits setups that store several days of footage before overwriting. A SATA 3.0Gb/s interface connects directly to standard motherboard or DVR controller ports.

Ideal for always-on recording, not for OS boot

This drive targets installers and integrators who need reliable, continuous write performance for 10 or more concurrent HD streams. It is not suited for use as a primary operating-system drive in a desktop or laptop where low access latency and high random IOPS matter. Builders wanting faster application load times or general-purpose file storage should consider drives optimised for those workloads.

The 5900 RPM spindle speed defines the streaming

At 5900 RPM the drive delivers the sustained throughput required for multiple high-definition video streams without the heat and noise of faster-spinning desktop drives. If your recorder demands higher areal density or greater total capacity, this 160 GB model will not meet the requirement.

How it compares

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

Price $30.99
Cheaper than about 91% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 160 GB
Lower than about 94% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $193.69 per TB
Pricier than about 78% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

New to this? Paying with USDT: TRC-20 or ERC-20 — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product linePipeline HD
Model nameST3160316CS
Total capacity160 GB
Performance
Rotational speed5,900 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.40 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 20 mm

Questions about this item

Does the ST3160316CS come with mounting screws or a SATA cable, or are they sold separately?

The ST3160316CS is supplied as a bare drive only; mounting screws and a SATA data cable are not included and must be purchased separately.

Should I choose the 160 GB Pipeline HD model or a higher-capacity version for recording multiple HD streams?

This specific model is the 160 GB capacity; the Pipeline HD series supports a minimum of 10 simultaneous HD streams on this drive.

How does the 5900 RPM spindle speed affect real-world DVR recording performance?

The 5900 RPM speed balances high performance with low power consumption, enabling the drive to sustain at least 10 concurrent HD recording streams.

More in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs

Similar items