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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare unit

Seagate

Seagate ST3500413AS BarraCuda 7200.12 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-PG5J-KVJ5N MPN ST3500413AS

A 500 GB 3.5" desktop drive spins at 7200 RPM with a 16 MB cache and a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeDesktop
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast desktop performance
  • 500 GB capacity provides ample storage for files and applications
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface with NCQ enables high-speed data transfers
  • 16 MB cache optimises burst performance and reduces bottlenecks
  • Predicted 0.34 % failure rate indicates industry-leading reliability

500 GB 7200 RPM SATA Desktop Drive

The Seagate BarraCuda 7200.12 ST3500413AS is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for desktop systems. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 16 MB cache and connects through a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface. The drive is supplied as a bare unit and has been erased to DoD 5220.22 M compliance.

Suits general desktop storage.

This drive fits everyday desktop workloads, operating system installs and basic file storage where 500 GB is sufficient. Buyers who need more capacity for large media libraries, backups or server arrays should consider larger drives. The bare-drive packaging also means no cables or mounting hardware are included.

500 GB capacity with 16 MB cache headroom

The 500 GB capacity comfortably handles an operating system, applications and moderate personal files. The 16 MB cache optimises burst performance for typical desktop tasks. With only 500 GB of space, the drive runs out quickly when storing large video collections, extensive game libraries or multiple system images.

How it compares

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

Price $64.99
Cheaper than about 67% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $129.98 per TB
Pricier than about 69% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineBarraCuda 7200.12
Model nameST3500413AS
Total capacity500 GB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
Storage
Flash memory typeDesktop
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.41 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 19 mm

Questions about this item

Will my desktop motherboard need a SATA 6.0Gb/s port and a 3.5" drive bay to install this BarraCuda 7200.12?

Yes — the ST3500413AS uses a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and the standard 3.5" form factor, so a matching SATA port and a 3.5" bay (or adapter) are required.

Can I keep my older SATA 3Gb/s controller and still use this 500GB drive?

The drive is backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s controllers; it will operate at the slower 3Gb/s bus speed while retaining its 7200 RPM spindle and 16MB cache.

How can I verify the drive is healthy after installation given the DoD 5220.22 M erase?

Run the manufacturer’s diagnostic tool or a SMART utility; a clean bill of health with zero reallocated sectors confirms the erase and test process completed correctly.

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