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Seagate

Seagate ST380013AS 80GB 7200 RPM 8MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-7E4E-VXJA2 MPN ST380013AS

An 80 GB, 7200 RPM desktop hard drive with 8 MB cache and a SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface in a 3.5 inch form factor

  • Total capacity80 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 80 GB capacity stores your operating system and core applications
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • 8 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface connects to standard motherboard ports
  • 5 ms average seek time supports everyday computing tasks

Designed for desktop storage

The Seagate ST380013AS is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for mainstream and high-performance PCs, entry-level ATA servers and home media servers. It delivers 80GB of capacity at 7200 RPM with an 8MB cache for everyday desktop workloads.

SATA 1.5Gb/s interface limits

The drive connects through a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface, which caps maximum throughput at 1.5 gigabits per second. Average seek time is 8.5ms and average latency is 4.16ms, reflecting the mechanical performance of this 7200.7 series unit.

Check motherboard SATA ports

Verify that your motherboard or controller provides a free SATA port compatible with the 1.5Gb/s standard. Ensure the case has an available 3.5 inch bay and that your power supply includes a SATA power connector for 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 $51.99
Cheaper than about 76% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 80 GB
Lower than about 97% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $649.88 per TB
Pricier than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineBarraCuda 7200.7
Model nameST380013AS
Total capacity80 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time8.5 ms
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.54 kg
Package size146 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How do I know the 80GB 7200.7 is the right capacity and series for my older desktop?

The drive is a 80GB BarraCuda 7200.7 model ST380013AS with 7200 RPM and 8MB cache, matching the specifications for mainstream PCs and entry-level servers of that era.

What real-world speed will I see from the 7200 RPM and 8.5ms seek time?

The 7200 RPM spindle and 8.5ms average seek deliver typical desktop throughput for the SATA 1.5Gb/s interface, with 4.16ms average latency supporting everyday workloads.

Will the SATA 1.5Gb/s interface limit performance on a modern motherboard?

The drive uses the SATA 1.5Gb/s interface, so its maximum transfer rate is capped at that generation's 1.5Gb/s even when connected to a faster SATA port.

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