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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with circuit board visible

Seagate

Seagate ST3250823A 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB IDE internal hard drive

SKU CH-JK1M-286X4 MPN ST3250823A

250GB 7200 RPM IDE desktop drive with 8MB cache and SoftSonic motor for quiet operation

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers quick data access
  • 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • IDE Ultra ATA100 interface fits legacy motherboards directly
  • SoftSonic motor reduces acoustic noise during operation
  • Enhanced G-Force Protection guards against physical shock

Seagate BarraCuda 7200.8 250GB IDE Drive

This Seagate BarraCuda 7200.8 ST3250823A is a 250GB 3.5" desktop internal hard drive with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 8MB cache. It connects via the IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface and is supplied as a bare drive. The unit is new and features a SoftSonic motor alongside Enhanced G-Force Protection for operational durability.

Suits legacy IDE systems.

This drive suits owners of legacy desktop systems that require a replacement IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 drive with a 250GB capacity. It is not for builders whose motherboards lack an IDE connector or who need storage capacities larger than the 250GB this model provides. The 7200 RPM speed and 8MB cache address standard desktop workloads on compatible vintage hardware.

IDE Ultra ATA100 interface determines compatibility

The single specification that decides fitment is the IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface; the drive will only function in systems equipped with a matching 40-pin IDE controller. Verify that the host device supports this interface before purchase, as no adapter is included with the bare drive.

How it compares

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

Price $78.99
Cheaper than about 59% 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 $315.96 per TB
Pricier than about 85% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineBarraCuda 7200.8
Model nameST3250823A
Total capacity250 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time8 ms
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.57 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 8 MB cache need any firmware update or replacement over time?

The 8 MB cache is built into the drive electronics and requires no separate firmware update or replacement during normal use.

What is the first limit reached when the 7200 RPM drive runs continuously under heavy load?

The mechanical 7200 RPM spindle and 8 ms average seek time set the sustained throughput ceiling before any thermal throttle engages.

How much heat and noise does the 3.5 inch IDE drive produce when operated all day?

The SoftSonic motor and 7200 RPM spindle keep acoustic output low and heat within typical desktop limits for continuous operation.

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