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Seagate 500 GB Pipeline HD SATA 3Gb/s NCQ 8MB Cache 3.5-Inch Internal Bare Drive (ST3500312CS)

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500 GB
SATA 3GB/s

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  • Seagate Pipeline HD.2 500 GB Hard Drive General Features: 500 GB capacity SATA interface
  • 3 Gbps transfer rate 5900 RPM spindle speed 8 MB buffer 14.0 ms seek time 5.1 ms avg. latecy
  • 3.5-inch form factor Supports Minimum of 10 Simultaneous Streams of HD Content!
  • S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting Supports latching SATA cables and connectors
  • Supports ATA8 Streaming commands

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    Product Description

    Product Description

    Supporting capacities up to 2TB, Seagate Pipeline HD series hard drives were designed to deliver 24x7, reliable operation with performance tuning oriented toward low-power consumption, silent operation and smooth video streaming performance. With the ability to support a minimum of 10 simultaneous streams of HD content and operate at temperatures of up to 75°C, they provide reliable storage that enables consumers to take full advantage of premium services like digital video recording and video on demand. Boasting the industry's lowest overall power consumption profiles and coupled with the Seagate commitment to environmental compliance, Pipeline HD drives are more than green; they offer customers a comprehensive sustainability value proposition which incorporates leading environmental stewardship and a focus on customer satisfaction.

    From the Manufacturer

    Supporting capacities up to 2TB, Seagate Pipeline HD series hard drives were designed to deliver 24x7, reliable operation with performance tuning oriented toward low-power consumption, silent operation and smooth video streaming performance. With the ability to support a minimum of 10 simultaneous streams of HD content and operate at temperatures of up to 75°C, they provide reliable storage that enables consumers to take full advantage of premium services like digital video recording and video on demand. Boasting the industry's lowest overall power consumption profiles and coupled with the Seagate commitment to environmental compliance, Pipeline HD drives are more than green; they offer customers a comprehensive sustainability value proposition which incorporates leading environmental stewardship and a focus on customer satisfaction.

    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    670 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, quality and value of the computer drive. For example, they mention it works well, is quiet and does its job seamlessly. That said, they appreciate the value for money. That's saying it's a good product for extra storage. That being said, opinions are mixed on the responsiveness.

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    59 customers mention49 positive10 negative

    Customers like the performance of the hard drive. They say it works well, flawlessly, and quietly. Some mention that it makes the build easy and has no problems. Some say that it works great on 8-channel DVR recorders and that the DVR function now works again.

    "...The DVR capabilities of my receiver now work quietly and flawlessly...." Read more

    "...So far no problems and it seems to work fine. Ive read a lot of reviews for this hard drive and they seem to be mixed...." Read more

    "...put in my kid's gaming computer, but it is super inexpensive and does great at what I bought it for...." Read more

    "This hhd does its jobs perfectly. It's not terribly fast but I've had no problem playing games on it and storing all of my files...." Read more

    51 customers mention37 positive14 negative

    Customers like the quality of the computer drive. They say it's a very good product, excellent, and flawless for over a year. Customers also say it works right out of the box, is reliable, and long-lasting.

    "...Seems well made, hey its a Hard drive, pretty much all of them are put together the same way with the same material." Read more

    "I have always trusted Seagate Hard Drives. They are amazing long lasting and I always replace failed WD, Toshiba, and others with a Seagate when..." Read more

    "...will not initialize correctly 50% of the time and simply dies and resets when read and writing about 10% of the way into the drive...." Read more

    "Great drive, no issues in security dvr system. Constantly in use for over 2 years records daily/ hourly and no issues." Read more

    18 customers mention16 positive2 negative

    Customers like the value of the computer drive. They say it's a great buy, works great, and is good value for extra storage. Some mention that the 1st boot may take 5-7 minutes, but it works flawlessly and is a good buy.

    "...not something I would put in my kid's gaming computer, but it is super inexpensive and does great at what I bought it for...." Read more

    "Still using this thing. They just never give up. Great value for extra storage." Read more

    "...Hopefully that means it will keep that drive temp down. The reasonable price and 2-day shipping were both big positives...." Read more

    "...Works fine, no issues, seems like a great price compared to what the manufacturer wanted to charge to replace it." Read more

    13 customers mention10 positive3 negative

    Customers find the installation process of the hard drive to be easy. They mention that it makes the build easy, has standard installation, and works as expected. Some say that the drive is practical and easy to use.

    "I can’t complain this item is very standard with an easy install, easy mount, and works as expected...." Read more

    "...It made the build easy. No problems at all." Read more

    "You know: its 500 gigs for 20 bucks...standard install, standard performance, reliable. No harrowing customer nightmares and is quietly doing its job." Read more

    "...Took more than plug and play. You had to go into the Windows 10 drive setup to get it running...." Read more

    7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the computer drive's quiet operation. They say it quietly does its job, and the audio is seamless.

    "...It is very quiet...." Read more

    "...video during playback briefly freezes on occasion although the audio is seamless...." Read more

    "Drive is quiet and runs cool. The last unit I purchased lasted 5 years with heavy use." Read more

    "...No harrowing customer nightmares and is quietly doing its job." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the size of the hard drive. They mention that it is big, durable, and easy to fit. Some say that it's the right fit for their video system and is perfect for their 50TB model. However, some customers feel that it may not be a good choice for a PC.

    "...very pleased and this is now my main supplier for drives... Perfect for our 50TB model." Read more

    "...Highly recommended and it's a very easy fit. I didn't really need that big of an HD because it's for a triple boot system." Read more

    "...This is the perfect fit, install only took 5 minutes." Read more

    "right fit for my video system" Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the capacity of the computer drive. They mention that it holds lots of recordings, stores all of their files, and stores data just fine. Some say that the 1TB of storage provides them with all the recording capacity they need.

    "...This hard-drive's 1TB of storage provides me with all the recording capacity that I need with the same HD resolution offered by the receiver." Read more

    "...terribly fast but I've had no problem playing games on it and storing all of my files...." Read more

    "Very easy to install! Hold lots of recordinS" Read more

    "...Good capacity, excellent responsiveness and good durability so far." Read more

    6 customers mention3 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the responsiveness of the computer drive. Some mention it has excellent responsiveness and good durability, while others say it's not terribly fast.

    "I popped this baby in, loaded Vista, and it's running like a charm. Highly recommended and it's a very easy fit...." Read more

    "This hhd does its jobs perfectly. It's not terribly fast but I've had no problem playing games on it and storing all of my files...." Read more

    "...Good capacity, excellent responsiveness and good durability so far." Read more

    "...It's slow compared to other drives. Why? It's not a 7200rpm drive, it's <6k rpm. Doesn't say that anywhere in the listing. Disappointed...." Read more

    Cost/Quality
    5 Stars
    Cost/Quality
    I am very pleased and this is now my main supplier for drives... Perfect for our 50TB model.
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