Seagate Barracuda 500 GB Hard Drive – High Performance Storage for Your Desktop

Description

Seagate Barracuda 500 GB Hard Drive – High Performance Storage for Your Desktop

The Seagate Barracuda 500 GB hard drive (model ST500DM002) delivers a balanced combination of capacity, speed and reliability for desktop systems and storage upgrades. With its 500 GB storage capacity, 7200 RPM spindle speed and SATA 6 Gb/s interface, this drive is designed to give you faster data access, smoother system performance and ample space for applications, media and backups.

Key Performance Features

• 7200 RPM rotational speed: Delivers improved performance over slower drives, especially for system boot, file access and gaming.
• SATA 6 Gb/s interface: Compatible with modern motherboards and ensures faster data transfer. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• 500 GB capacity: Enough for hundreds of applications, thousands of media files and reliable storage space for everyday needs.
• 3.5″ form factor: Standard desktop size makes installation straightforward in most systems.

Detailed Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Model	ST500DM002
Capacity	500 GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Interface	SATA III (6 Gb/s) :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Rotational Speed	7200 RPM :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Cache	16 MB :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Height	19.98 mm :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Width	101.6 mm :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Depth	146.99 mm :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Why Choose the Seagate Barracuda 500 GB?

Whether you’re building a new workstation, upgrading an existing desktop, or need reliable storage for everyday use, the Barracuda 500 GB brings trusted performance from the long-standing Barracuda line. With its robust design and Seagate backing, you’re choosing a drive built for reliability and value.

Easy Upgrade & Compatibility

Installing this drive is simple: connect to your SATA port on your motherboard, mount securely into your computer case and format for use. It works seamlessly with Windows, Linux, macOS (via compatible formatting) and supports most modern desktops. For further storage expansion, check out our Storage & Accessories category.

External Resource

Find full model details and technical documentation on Seagate’s official product page at Seagate Barracuda 3.5″ Desktop HDD Series. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}

With the Seagate Barracuda 500 GB hard drive, you get dependable performance, trusted brand reliability, and the capacity to take your desktop to the next level. Upgrade now for smoother computing and efficient storage.