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Silver 2.5 inch bare SATA laptop hard drive

Toshiba

Toshiba MK5065GSX 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-5FHG-085GN MPN MK5065GSX

500 GB laptop hard drive with 5400 RPM speed, 8 MB cache and 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 memory8 MB
  • Average seek time12 ms
  • 500 GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed balances performance with low power draw
  • 8 MB cache accelerates frequent read and write operations
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits most 2.5 inch laptop bays
  • 600000 hour MTTF rating indicates long-term reliability

Capacity and purpose

This Toshiba MK5065GSX is a 500 GB laptop internal hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with an 8 MB cache. It connects through a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface in the standard 2.5 inch form factor. The drive suits users replacing a failed notebook drive or expanding storage in a compatible bay.

Thermals and acoustics

The 5400 RPM spindle speed keeps power draw modest and operating noise low during typical office or media workloads. An average seek time of 12 ms reflects the mechanical latency inherent to this rotational speed. The manufacturer quotes 600 000 MTTF hours as a reliability indicator.

Build integration

The bare drive fits any 2.5 inch SATA bay without extra brackets or adapters. Its SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface works with older SATA revisions as well. Buyers needing solid-state speed or higher capacities should consider other storage types.

How it compares

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

Price $53.99
Cheaper than about 63% 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 $107.98 per TB
Cheaper than about 79% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameMK5065GSX
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Average seek time12 ms
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size108 × 70 × 13 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 2.5" SATA drive and what step is often missed?

Connect the SATA data and power cables, then secure the drive with the laptop's mounting screws; the step often missed is tightening those screws so vibration does not loosen the connector over time.

What maintenance or replacement will the MK5065GSX need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the drive is rated for 600000 MTTF hours, so replacement is only needed if SMART data reports reallocated sectors or the drive fails to spin up.

What limit appears first during sustained writes on this 5400 RPM drive?

The 5400 RPM spindle speed caps sustained transfer rates well below the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface ceiling, so mechanical throughput becomes the bottleneck before the bus saturates.

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