Compatibility

Use

Laptop, Desktop

Product Details

Capacity

500 GB

Capacity

The amount of data that a hard disk can store. 2TB and 4TB are the golden ratio of cost and capacity. For simple use, 1TB is likely sufficient. For reference, a 1TB hard disk can hold approximately 250,000 photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.

Communication Protocol

SATA III

Communication Protocol

Hard drives communicate with the computer through a protocol.

There are two protocols for HDD hard drives, SATA (for simple use) and SAS (high reliability for corporate use).

SATA III

A modern hard disk connection standard that offers twice the maximum speed compared to SATA II.

The majority of hard disks use this standard.

The motherboard must support it for the disk to operate at its maximum potential.

Recording Technology

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Performance

RPM

5400 rpm

RPM

The most important feature along with capacity is that the faster the rotation speed of a hard disk, the faster the access and storage of data it can provide.

5400

The slowest hard disk drives (HDD) are typically used for storing large volumes of data that are not frequently accessed (e.g. for backups). They are not recommended for installing programs and games.

Cache size

-

Cache size

Intermediate temporary memory between the disk and the computer, allowing the hard disk to provide faster and more immediate access to data. It does not have any particular benefit for the average user.

Dimensions

Form Factor

2.5 "

Form Factor

The size of the HDD hard drive.

2.5

The classic size of a hard disk drive (HDD) for a laptop.