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Silver rectangular 2.5 inch bare laptop hard drive with exposed circuit board

Toshiba

Toshiba MK5061GSY 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-CD8B-8HC4N

A 500 GB 2.5" laptop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 16 MB cache and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • Average seek time12 ms
  • 7200 RPM spindle for quicker file access
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 16 MB cache smooths burst transfers
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard laptop bays
  • 5 mm height suits most 2.5 inch slots

500GB 7200 RPM laptop drive

This 2.5-inch SATA drive spins at 7200 RPM and stores 500GB of data. It fits standard 9.5mm bays in notebooks and compatible enclosures. The 16MB cache and 3.0Gb/s interface handle everyday operating system and application workloads. It is a bare drive supplied without cables or mounting brackets.

Capacity and headroom

The 500GB capacity holds a typical operating system, office suite and several large media libraries with room to spare. Sequential throughput is limited by the SATA 3.0Gb/s link and mechanical latency of 4.16ms. Heavy multi-tasking or sustained video capture will saturate the interface before the platter speed becomes the bottleneck. Users needing more space or faster random access should consider higher-capacity or solid-state alternatives.

Bundled accessories and software

The bare-drive packaging includes only the drive itself. No SATA cable, mounting screws, cloning utility or diagnostic software are provided. Installation relies on the host system's existing cabling and firmware support. Buyers must supply any required adapters or migration tools separately.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 2.5-Inch Internal Laptop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $36.99
Cheaper than about 84% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 500 GB
Higher than about 60% of the 419 comparable items (median 320 GB).
Price per TB $73.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 87% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameMK5061GSY
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 ms
Mean latency4.16 ms
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height9.5 mm
Maximum width69.85 mm
Maximum length100 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 9.5 mm height of the MK5061GSY fit in my older 2.5 inch SATA laptop bay?

The drive measures 9.5 mm tall, 69.85 mm wide and 100 mm long, matching the standard 2.5 inch SATA form factor used in most laptops.

How can I verify the MK5061GSY is running at its rated 7200 RPM after installation?

Check the spindle speed reported by SMART tools or the BIOS; it should show 7200 RPM, with an average seek time of 12 ms and latency of 4.16 ms.

Does the bare-drive MK5061GSY include mounting screws or a SATA cable, or must I buy them separately?

The package contains only the drive itself; mounting screws and any required SATA data or power cables must be sourced separately.

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