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Silver 3.5 inch bare SATA hard drive with exposed circuit board

Seagate

Seagate ST3200826AS 200GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 1.5Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-EJQ9-M0VP0 MPN ST3200826AS

200 GB desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 8 MB cache and SATA 1.5Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity200 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother multitasking
  • SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface connects to legacy motherboards
  • Enhanced G-Force Protection guards data against shock
  • SoftSonic motor keeps acoustic output low

Capacity and interface

The Seagate ST3200826AS is a 200 GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface. It spins at 7200 RPM and includes an 8 MB cache for desktop storage tasks.

Suitability

This drive fits older desktops that require a SATA 1.5Gb/s connection and a 3.5-inch bay. Builders needing higher capacities, faster interfaces or solid-state performance should consider other options.

Deciding specification

The SATA 1.5Gb/s interface determines whether this drive matches the host controller; systems limited to this speed will recognise the full 200 GB capacity without adapter hardware.

How it compares

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

Price $45.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 200 GB
Lower than about 92% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $229.95 per TB
Pricier than about 81% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineBarraCuda 7200.8
Model nameST3200826AS
Total capacity200 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time11 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How does the 7200 RPM spindle affect real-world responsiveness?

The 7200 RPM spindle delivers an 11ms average seek time, so the operating system and applications load quickly during everyday use.

What does the SATA 1.5Gb/s interface mean for transfer speeds?

The SATA 1.5Gb/s interface caps the maximum burst transfer rate at 1.5Gb/s, which limits sustained throughput to the drive's own media speed.

Will this 3.5-inch bare drive fit a standard desktop bay?

Yes, the 3.5-inch form factor matches standard desktop drive bays and uses regular SATA data and power connectors for installation.

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