9 best internal drives

Product description

WD_BLACK performance storage is designed to enhance your PC experience across heavier computing tasks whether you are a digital artist, video editor, photographer, or gamer. Available with up to 256 MB of DRAM cache on higher capacity models, the WD_BLACK drive is optimized for drive performance so you can spend more time experiencing the things you love most. Enhance your PC’s performance even further when you combine a WD_BLACK drive with an SSD for a dual drive configuration, allowing you to benefit from the additional caching of your operating system onto the SSD for increased performance. All together, the WD_BLACK drive gives you the hard drive performance, capacity and an industry leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution.

• Desktop performance hard drive
• Performance storage available in up to 10TB capacities
• 2X DRAM cache up to 256 MB for faster read operations
• Designed for creative professionals, gamers and system builders
• 5-year manufacturer's limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Please purchase mounting hardware and cables separately if necessary. What do I need
Answer:	Still only 5400rpms, just like other sizes. The listing is fraudulent, atm.
Question:	Is everything I need to install this drive in my desktop included in the package
Answer:	The PS4/ pro comes with a 2.5 inch drive and is not compatible with a 3.5 inch drive. You WILL need the data bank for this to work. Not sure why people have answered your question saying it will work? Just to confirm, this WILL NOT fit your PS4 without the data bank.
Question:	Why is this particular model about one-half the price of the following model
Answer:	Whenever a drive manufacturer or seller doesn't mention the speed of a drive in an ad, you can assume that it is 5400 RPM. If it were 7200 RPM, it would highlighted on the first line. If it was a 10K drive, it would be the very first word on the first line. This is a 5400RPM drive.
Question:	So many of these reviews say the drives are old (pass their 5 year warranty). Is this true
Answer:	Of course it does, and it phones home to the black helicopters nightly to deliver all your data to them even if the computer is turned off. Foil doesn't work to stop them. That's only Urban Legend circulated by the NSA to make you think it does and lull you into a false sense of security. They already know you've posted this question from the spyware that's already embedded in the computer you used. Now that they know you have something to hide, they'll be watching and listening very, very closely.

Product features

Performance HDDs Built for the Way You Play

WD_BLACK HDD is the perfect storage solution for your gaming system by offering up to 10TB of storage to save all your games. You can also store large multimedia files like photos, videos, music, and applications or programs because with a WD_BLACK drive, you get to get back into action faster.

Product description

Store more, compute faster, and do it confidently with the proven reliability of BarraCuda internal hard drives. Perfect for designers, musicians, photographers, and video editors using multiple applications at once, these solutions offer uninterrupted performance, optimized read/write caching technology, and a variety of capacities and form factors to choose from. The result is a seamless experience backed by a two-year limited warranty and 20 years of hard drive laminate finish.

• Store more, compute faster, and do it confidently with the proven reliability of BarraCuda internal hard drives
• Build a powerhouse gaming computer or desktop setup with a variety of capacities and form factors
• The go to SATA hard drive solution for nearly every PC application from music to video to photo editing to PC gaming
• Confidently rely on internal hard drive technology backed by 20 years of innovation; Max sustained transfer rate OD(MB/s): 190 MB/s
• Enjoy long term peace of mind with the included 2 year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	Is the 2tb (st2000dm008) internal hard drive cmr or smr
Answer:	I got the ST4000DM004 which claims 7200 rpm on amazon and my computer is reporting it has a media rotation rate of 5425 rpm
Question:	Is this really 7200rpm? the model number suggests otherwise
Answer:	Cables not included. You can buy a SATA data cable and likely the appropriate power cable for your computer right here on Amazon. Depending on your power supply, the power cable may already be connected to it in your computer -- some have that and some do not.
Question:	Is a sata cable included in the package
Answer:	Only the 1 TB (#ST1000DM010) and 2 TB (#ST2000DM008) models are 7200, all the larger models are 5400. Both the llisted speed and model number change in the product description as you pick different disk size options. This is consistent with Seagate's website -- From the home page, drill down through (or search for) Internal / Hard Drives / BarraCuda - Learn More, and then click the 3.5 inch models tab (NOT the 3.5 inch PRO models tab). Then click on the data sheet next to any model to get a PDF with a table containing all of the models along with their drive speeds and other specs..
Question:	Is this 7200 or 5400rpm
Answer:	6 PCB layers

Product features

BarraCuda Hard Drives

Upgrading with the reliable family of cost-effective Barracuda drives will improve the efficiency of data processing and retrieval. Improved efficiency provides instant access to data, which means faster game load times, quicker open rates for applications, and speedy file transfers.

Product description

The Seagate Exos 7E8 enterprise hard drive confidently stores up to 8TB of data without sacrificing performance. The secure, high-capacity, high-performance drives are optimized for demanding enterprise bulk data applications.

• High-Reliability Drive for servers, storage systems, and business-centric NAS systems
• Performance-Optimized for heavy application usage, supports workloads of up to 550TB per year—10× that of desktop hard drives
• Designed for 24×7 storage environments and backed by a 2 million hour MTBF rating
• Seagate Enterprise drives are built on 40 years of enterprise workload knowledge and experience

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I use this drive in a regular PC as an additional drive
Answer:	its a standard sata 3.5 hdd...
Question:	Whats the difference between the st8000nm0055 and st8000nm000a
Answer:	According to the datasheet, the ST8000NM000A is newer and lighter (by 64 g) and has better shock protection than the older ST8000NM0055, but the speed ratings are the same. Perhaps they were able to increase areal density and use one fewer platter? Also, the newer drive has SuperParity and a vibration spec. The newer drive uses more power. Essentially, very little. The models are 2 years apart.
Question:	What's the "real" difference between this "enterprise capacity" and the "barracuda pros"? a chart here, but all categories same acc. to top of pages
Answer:	Both the Enterprise and Barracuda Pro has a 5 year rating.That said, the drive's ability to withstand vibration and heavy throughput (as well as options for a particular use should also be considered).The Enterprise series is Seagate's workhorse drive for high demand/reliability and tasking typically targeted for large scale storage systems.An indicator of this is that the "Enterprise" series has a considerably higher workload capacity than the Barracuda Pro series (500TB/year vs 300TB/year).The below links should help you determine your needs and understand how these ratings are derived:ENTERPRISE SERIES:http://knowledge.seagate.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/005902en?language=en_UShttp://www.seagate.com/tech-insights/how-to-select-the-right-hdds-for-demanding-data-centers-master-ti/http://www.seagate.com/enterprise-storage/hard-disk-drives/enterprise-capacity-3-5-hdd/"Built to support enterprise-class nearline workloads of 550TB per year and backed by a 2M hour MTBF and 5-year limited warranty"============================================================BARRACUDA PRO SERIES:The Barracuda Pro series is given a workload rating of 300TB/Year (found at):http://www.seagate.com/www-content/product-content/barracuda-fam/barracuda-new/en-us/docs/barracuda-pro-ds-1901-6-1701us.pdf"A 5-year limited warranty and 300TB/year workload limit"I hope this helps point you in the right direction for your needs.- Steve
Question:	I have a seagate central nas drive and i would like to upgrade the 3tb storage space to 8tb, i would like to know if the seagate central supports it
Answer:	Seagate central will support it, but after a few months or so, your gonna notice some changes. Soon it'll start growing facial hair in places, its voice will start to go deeper, and start hanging out with a different crowd. At times it feels like it doesn't even acknowledge your existence anymore its becoming its own. Soon it'll flock and do its own thing, and maybe every once in a while call back and visit during the holidays. But at the end of the day you'll always have the memories to cherish and one day down that road they'll go though the same moments like these and suddenly realize the strife you went though being a single parent. 10/10 would buy again

Product description

When building maximum density server and storage solutions with Seagate's 10TB Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD (Helium), you can rest easy knowing that your storage infrastructure can scale to meet your growing capacity needs while offering consistent and predictable response rates. Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD (Helium) supports enterprise-class nearline workloads of 550TB/yr and is backed by a 2.5M-hour MTBF and 5-year limited warranty, helping to meet all of your bulk storage SLAs.

• 10TB per drive for 25% more petabytes per rack
• Industry's lowest power and weight for optimum data center TCO;Forged, wrought-aluminum base and a helium sealed-drive design with uniform density and no porosity
• Superior material and weld-width design for a more robust, hermetically sealed-driveenclosure that protects from helium leaks
• Digital environmental sensors for measuring internal humidity, pressure andtemperature, helping to ensure high reliability, performance and quality.
• Latest hermetic interconnect technology supporting higher data rate heads and higher pin counts for extreme thermal conditions;Proven enterprise-class reliability backed by 2.5M-hr MTBF and 3 Year Seller Warranty.

User questions & answers

Question:	Anyone buyer using this st10000nm0016 with a synology? thanks
Answer:	no, look at SSD
Question:	Text says "3 year seller warranty". comp chart at bottom of shows 5 year limited warranty. mfg docs show 5 year for this mod. which is correct
Answer:	It should do a good job with some elbow grease as well and maybe steel wool. Don't forget gloves and don't breathe it in.
Question:	Can I use this as a storage drive for windows
Answer:	As long as the description says you do then, yes. If you do not receive both then you need to call and have to other shipped. Be careful though; ensure that the description lists two cans. Happy shopping!!
Question:	Has anyone used this drive in a mac pro 2010 or older to boot os/x from
Answer:	Yes, it works as advertised.

Product features

Imagine 9PB in a 42U Rack

The Seagate 10TB Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD (Helium) is engineered to lower the total cost of ownership in today's large-scale data centers. You can build maximum-density storage solutions that scale to meet your future capacity needs—while slashing your TCO.

Built for Speed—Right Where It's Needed

The Seagate 10TB Enterprise Capacity 3.5 HDD (Helium) lets you turbocharge data transfers with dependably fast read/write performance. Get 20% better random write performance over previous-generation HDDs. Manage increasing volumes of data in cloud data centers much faster thanks to advanced write caching algorithms.

Minimal TCO. Maximum Reliability.

The lowest power consumption in its class helps you drive down power and cooling costs. Dramatically reduce IOPS/watt while improving rack density thanks to lowest-in-class drive weight.

Better hermetically sealed design means a more dependable drive. Premium materials ensure maximum reliability. For industry-best data security, these drives even offer SD&D, SED, and FIPS support.

Product description

Seagate st4000nm0023 constellation es.3 4tb 7200 rpm 128mb cache sas 6.0gb/s 3.5 internal hard drive (bare drive)

• Seagate st4000nm0023 constellation es.3 4tb 7200 rpm 128mb cache sas 6.0gb/s 3.5 internal hard drive (bare drive)
• Bare Drive

Product description

Purpose built for multi-user NAS environments, IronWolf is perfect for teams needing to store more and work faster. Designed for up to 8 bays and speeds of up to 180MB/s, these internal hard drives are specifically built for less wear and tear, little to no noise/vibration, no lags or down time, increased file-sharing performance, and lower power consumption. Easily monitor the health of hard drives using the integrated IronWolf Health Management system and Enjoy long-term reliability with 1M hours MTBF and included is a three year Seagate Rescue Data Recovery service and 3-year limited warranty protection plan.

• IronWolf internal hard drives are the ideal solution for up to 8-bay, multi-user NAS environments craving powerhouse performance
• Store more and work faster with a NAS-optimized hard drive providing 8TB and cache of up to 256MB
• Purpose built for NAS enclosures, IronWolf delivers less wear and tear, little to no noise/vibration, no lags or down time, increased file-sharing performance, and much more
• Easily monitor the health of drives using the integrated IronWolf Health Management system and enjoy long-term reliability with 1M hours MTBF
• Five-year limited product warranty protection plan and three year Rescue Data Recovery Services included

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this drive smr if so i don't want it
Answer:	This is the power head only. I bought, and typically use an Oregon Powercut 24" and it works well.
Question:	Does any one know a case where 3 could fit inside
Answer:	I use 5amp batteries and they last 30-45 minutes. I just bought two 6 amp batteries and have used them in my cordless leaf blower and notice I get longer power times
Question:	I purchased (2) 12-tb: anyone knows why i get 10.91-tb for each? why are we short
Answer:	2 batteries are required.
Question:	Can this be used as a normal hdd storage drive for a desktop pc
Answer:	https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HB81BNI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Product features

BUILT FOR NAS

300TB/year user workload rate, optimized to run in network attached storage 24x7.

DRIVE HEALTH MONITORING

Provides prevention, intervention, and recovery with compatible NAS to monitor drive health.

NAS-OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE

AgileArray firmware coupled with built-in rotational vibration sensors provide reliable storage for NAS with little lag or down time, even during the heaviest of workloads

DATA PROTECTION

Three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services protecting against unexpected data loss from power outages, natural disasters, user error, viruses, and more.

Connected Home

Manage all of your data backup and streaming media needs.

Creative Professionals

Handle collaborative projects and workloads.

Business Environments

IronWolf drives help to define business resilience and continuity with IronWolf Health Management.

Product description

14TB 7200Rpm 256MB SATA 3.5 256. Seagate manufactures hard drives that specifically address the needs of the hyper scale storage market. As the flagship of the Seagate X class, the Exos X16 enterprise hard drives are the highest-capacity hard drives in the fleet.

• Standard Model FastFormat (512e/4Kn)
• Helium sealed-drive design
• PowerBalance feature optimizes Watts/TB
• Next-generation helium side-sealing weld technology for added handling robustness and leak protection
• Enterprise-class reliability backed by 2.5M-hr MTBF rating

User questions & answers

Question:	what is the rotational speed of this hard drive? I'm asking because I don't see it listed here
Answer:	It's 7200
Question:	What is the warranty
Answer:	As other reviewers have mentioned, all Seagate drives sold on the Amazon Seagate page have no warranty of any kind. DO NOT BUY THESE DRIVES.
Question:	This drive was made for datacenters. Can it be used in a regular pc as a separate drive besides the main drive containing the operating system
Answer:	As long as you have a modern PC. It's typical SATA III interface. The only issue is with older PCs because you need a BIOS that can deal with GPT partitions. But really, if you have something that came out after around 2010 - 2012, the BIOS should be more modern. BIOS, being software/hardware = firmware that's involved with the basic functionality of the hardware that's part of the PC, which is what brings the PC up to the state of being able to load an operating system, such as Windows or Linux.
Question:	Are these retail or oem? seagate won't warranty oem drives
Answer:	I emailed them this question about the 8TB Seagate Exos 8TB Internal Hard drive, and at least they were honest. (saberPC). I chose not to waste my money on a 'questionable' 5 YEAR warranty from a company that may very well not be around in 5 years, and even if they are, a company with a 10% 'unsatisfied' customer raises some serious red flags. Better to spend an extra 50 bucks and get a real warranty from Seagate. 5 years is a LONG time. 'The Seagate hard drives that we are selling are OEM drives which are all brand new and sealed from the factory. The warranty is from us that we offer an industry standard 5-year warranty on all hard drives and we have been in business for over 12 years. So once the device is not working under the warranty, all you need to do is to email or call us, and provide us the serial no, and that is it. Please let us know if you still have questions! Best, SabrePC'

Product description

The SSD you trust: The newest edition to the world's best-selling SATA SSD series, the Samsung 860 EVO SSD is specially designed to enhance performance of mainstream PCs and laptops. With the latest V-NAND technology, this fast and reliable Solid State Drive comes in a wide range of compatible form factors and capacities. Its enhanced performance delivers consistent speeds, even under heavy workloads and multi-tasking, allowing for faster file transfers. The 860 EVO performs at sequential read speeds of up to 550MB/s with Intelligent TurboWrite technology, and sequential write speeds of up to 520MB/s. The TurboWrite buffer size is upgraded from 12GB to 78GB (performance may vary based on user's system hardware and configuration). The 860 EVO also offers boosted endurance of up to 8x higher TBW (Terabytes Written) than the 850 EVO. Feel secure storing and rendering large-sized 4K videos and 3D data used by the latest applications. The smart compatibility of the SSD lets you benefit from faster, more fluid communication with your host system. The refined ECC (Error Correction Code) algorithm and a new MJX controller generate higher speeds, and the improved queued trim enhances Linux compatibility. The 860 EVO provides reliability of 1.5 million hours (MTBF).

• Innovative V-Nand Technology: Powered by Samsung V-Nand Technology, the 860 Evo SSD offers optimized performance for everyday computing as well as rendering large-sized 4K videos and 3D data used by the latest applications
• Continuity tester/Wire tracer
• Secure encryption: Protect data by selecting security options, including Aes 256-bit hardware-based encryption compliant with Tcg Opal and Ieee 1667
• Warranty and compatibility: 5-year limited warranty; Windows 8/Windows 7/Windows Server 2003 (32 bit and 64 bit), Vista (SP1 and above), XP (SP2 and above), MAC OSX and Linux
• Included contents: 2.5 inches (7 millimeter) SATA 3 (6 GB/S) SSD & user manual (All other cables, screws, brackets not included); Reliability (MTBF): 1.5 Million Hours Reliability (MTBF)

Product features

The SSD You Trust

The Samsung 860 EVO is specially designed to enhance performance of mainstream PCs and laptops. With the latest V-NAND technology, this fast and reliable SSD comes in a wide range of compatible form factors and capacities.

Enhanced Performance

Speeds are consistent, even under heavy workloads and multi-tasking allowing for faster file transfer. The 860 EVO performs at sequential read speeds up to 550 MB/s* with Intelligent TurboWrite technology, and sequential write speeds up to 520 MB/s. The TurboWrite buffer size* is upgraded from 12 GB to 78 GB.

*Performance may vary based on SSD's firmware version and system hardware & configuration. For more information on the TurboWrite, please visit the manufacture website

Boosted Endurance

Up to 8x higher TBW* than the 850 EVO. Feel secure storing and rendering large sized 4K videos and 3D data used by the latest applications.

*TBW: Terabytes Written

Smart Compatibility

Benefit from faster, more fluid communication with your host system. The refined ECC* algorithm and a new MJX controller generate higher speeds, and the improved queued trim enhances Linux compatibility.

*Error Correction Code

Multiple Form Factors

Whatever size your computer needs, there is an 860 EVO for you. Choose among the 2.5-inch size for desktop PCs and laptops, and the SATA-based M.2 (2280) or the mSATA for ultra-slim computing devices.

Management Software

Samsung Magician software is designed to help you manage your SSD with a simple and intuitive user interface.

• Firmware updates: Get notifications when new firmware is released, and easily install updates for enhanced performance, stability, and compatibility.
• Performance benchmark: Check your SSD's sequential and random read/write speeds, so you can maintain superb performance.
• Data security: The 860 EVO supports AES 256-bit hardware-based encryption and is compliant with TCG Opal and IEEE 1667.

Product description

Start your system in seconds, store up to 2TB of data, and upgrade with an SSD you can count on. Join more and more people who are keeping their family videos, travel photos, music, and important documents on an SSD, and get the near-instant performance and lasting reliability that comes with solid state storage. Upgrade with the Crucial MX500 SSD, a drive built on quality, speed, and security that’s all backed by helpful service and support. Even if you’ve never installed an SSD, don’t fear – our step-by-step guide walks you through the process to make installation easy. It’s worth it.

• Sequential reads/writes up to 560/510 mb/s and random reads/writes upto 95k/90k on all file types
• Accelerated by micron 3D NAND technology.MTTF:1.8 million hours
• Integrated power loss immunity preserves all your saved work if the power unexpectedly gets cut
• AES 256 bit hardware based encryption keeps data safe and secure from hackers and thieves
• Crucial 5 year limited warranty

User questions & answers

Question:	will this fit inside a desktop, do i need to buy an adaptor bracket for a standard sized 3.5 inch drive bay
Answer:	If you are going to increase your wall width to accommodate an outlet or supply line, you would want to account for the drywall thickness plus the distance needed for the outlet or supply line. You must ensure nothing comes in contact with the door.
Question:	Does that 5 year warranty have any tbw (terabytes written) restrictions
Answer:	You frame out an opening to the size defined by their instructions based on door size. I attached their studs directly to floor.
Question:	Will this drive work with a mid 2012 macbook pro? I haven't seen this model addressed yet. Thanks
Answer:	No
Question:	Does it include the 7mm to 9.5mm adapter
Answer:	If you order one for a 24-in door. They come in multiple widths

Product features

Experience a faster, cooler, and quieter computer.

The MX500 uses an adaptable pool of high-speed flash memory to generate blistering speeds at a great price performance ratio. Crucial MX500, a solid combination.