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Seagate

Seagate ST4000DM000 4TB 5900 RPM 64MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-ATNF-FK81J MPN ST4000DM000

A 4 TB desktop hard drive with a 5900 RPM spindle, 64 MB cache and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity4 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Flash memory typeDesktop
  • Rotational speed5,900 RPM
  • Cache memory64 MB
  • 4TB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 5900 RPM spindle speed delivers steady desktop throughput
  • 64MB cache buffers bursts for smoother file transfers
  • SATA 3.0Gb/s interface fits standard motherboard ports
  • 5-inch form factor matches common drive bays

Capacity and purpose

The Seagate ST4000DM000 is a 4TB 3.5-inch desktop hard drive built for bulk storage in workstations and home PCs. It suits users who need large, affordable capacity for media libraries, backups or archival data. Buyers who want faster access speeds or solid-state durability should consider a different storage class.

Interface and speed

The drive connects through a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and spins at 5900 RPM with 64MB of cache. This specification decides whether the drive matches the host controller and performance expectations for sequential workloads.

Thermals and power

Operating at 5900 RPM keeps heat output and acoustic noise lower than faster-spinning desktop drives. Typical power draw remains modest during normal read and write activity, allowing the drive to run cool in standard drive bays without extra cooling.

How it compares

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

Price $82.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 4 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $20.75 per TB
Cheaper than about 92% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineDesktop HDD
Model nameST4000DM000
Total capacity4 TB
Performance
Rotational speed5,900 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeDesktop
Cache memory64 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.11 mm
Maximum width101.6 mm
Maximum length146.99 mm
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size305 × 229 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

How does the 5900 RPM spindle speed affect real-world performance in a desktop PC?

The 5900 RPM spindle speed delivers steady throughput for bulk storage tasks such as media libraries and backups while typically running quieter and drawing less power than faster-spinning drives.

What does the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface mean for maximum transfer rates in practice?

The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface caps the drive's external transfer rate at 3.0 Gb/s, so sustained reads and writes will not exceed that link speed even though the 64MB cache helps buffer bursts.

Will this 3.5-inch drive fit my case's standard internal drive bay?

Yes, the drive uses the standard 3.5-inch form factor measuring 146.99mm long, 101.60mm wide and 26.11mm high, matching typical desktop drive bays and mounting points.

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