We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
3.5 inch silver hard drive in retail box

Toshiba

Toshiba HDWR160XZSTA X300 6TB 7200 RPM 256MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-QQ6F-G82BQ MPN HDWR160XZSTA

A 3.5" desktop hard drive holding 6TB at 7200 RPM with 256MB cache over SATA 6.0Gb/s for high-performance gaming and creative workloads

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeRetail Packaging
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB
  • Massive 6TB capacity stores large multimedia files and expanding game libraries
  • 7200 RPM speed with 256MB cache delivers extreme performance for gamers and creative professionals
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface provides high-speed data transfer for demanding desktop workloads
  • Advanced Format technology improves formatting efficiency and recorded data reliability with stronger error correction
  • Ramp loading technology reduces head and media wear for improved drive reliability

Capacity and audience

This 6TB desktop hard drive targets gamers and creative professionals who need large local storage for game libraries and multimedia projects. The 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache support demanding read and write workloads on a standard SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. The 3.5 inch form factor fits typical desktop drive bays. Buyers who need faster access times or a smaller M.2 form factor should consider solid state alternatives.

Sustained workload behaviour

The 7200 RPM rotation rate combined with a 256MB buffer helps maintain throughput during extended gaming sessions or video editing tasks. Toshiba Cache Technology optimises allocation between read and write operations to keep real-time performance steady. Advanced Format technology improves formatting efficiency and error correction for reliable long-term data integrity. The drive is not suited for workloads that demand the low latency of flash storage.

Build quality and daily implications

A state-of-the-art actuator provides high-precision head positioning for accurate data tracking. Ramp loading technology reduces wear on the recording head and media during power cycles, enhancing drive reliability. Physical dimensions of 147.00mm length, 101.85mm width and 26.10mm height conform to standard 3.5 inch mounting. Retail packaging is included, though OEM packing may vary. The SATA connector ensures broad motherboard compatibility without extra adapters.

How it compares

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

Price $124.99
Pricier than about 54% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 6 TB
Higher than about 75% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $20.83 per TB
Cheaper than about 92% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

New to this? Paying with USDT: TRC-20 or ERC-20 — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineX300
Model nameHDWR160XZSTA
Total capacity6 TB
Recommended useGaming Hard Drives
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory256 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.1 mm
Maximum width101.85 mm
Maximum length147 mm
Shipping weight0.82 kg
Package size188 × 135 × 61 mm

Questions about this item

How much heat and noise does the 7200 RPM X300 produce during all-day use?

The 7200 RPM spindle and 256 MB cache are engineered for sustained throughput, so the drive will generate typical mechanical-drive warmth and audible seek noise under continuous load.

What existing desktop parts are required to install this 3.5" SATA 6.0Gb/s drive?

You need a free 3.5" drive bay, a SATA data cable, a SATA power connector from your PSU, and a motherboard SATA port that supports 6.0Gb/s for full speed.

Will this 6 TB X300 work reliably alongside my older 7200 RPM SATA drives in the same system?

Yes — it uses the same SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and 3.5" form factor, so it mixes with earlier SATA drives without controller or cabling changes.

More in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs

Similar items