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Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3.0 (3 Gb/s) 7200 RPM 3.5in. Desktop Internal Hard Drive

Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3.0 (3 Gb/s) 7200 RPM 3.5" Desktop Internal Hard Drive

Item: 678927    Model: ST3500641AS

Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3.0 (3 Gb/s) 7200 RPM 3.5" Desktop Internal Hard Drive
4.5stars
( 257 reviews)
  • 500GB / SATA 3.0 (3 Gb/s)
  • 7200 RPM / 16MB Cache / 3.5"
  • Barracuda hard drives from Seagate give you the Power of One
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Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3.0 (3 Gb/s) 7200 RPM 3.5" Desktop Internal Hard Drive
 
4.4

(based on 257 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (152)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (86)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (10)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (9)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to install (226)
  • Fast (191)
  • Quiet (187)
  • Highly compatible (163)
  • Reliable (145)

Cons

  • Unreliable (9)
  • Difficult to install (4)
  • Pricey / poor value (3)

Best Uses

  • High-end multimedia (80)
  • Gaming (39)
  • Upgrade (12)
  • Multimedia (8)
  • Replacement (8)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Heavy duty user (118), Frequent user (116), Quality oriented (9), Infrequent user (6), Budget shopper (3)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (187), Business (67)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Perfect solution for my need

I installed this on an older IBM computer that had a single 150gb hard drive that was full. My initial plan was to just install the new drive as a secondary drive & move ...Read complete review

I installed this on an older IBM computer that had a single 150gb hard drive that was full. My initial plan was to just install the new drive as a secondary drive & move some of my data over to it to free up some space. As I began the project I ran into problems right away with the computer not recognizing the new drive but a quick scan of the instructions (something I seldom like to do) revealed a quick fix which involved putting a jumper (included) on the drive to deal with the older motherboard which worked like a charm. While setting up the new drive (to my surprise) I was offered several choices one of which was to completely cloan the old hard drive via Acronis software which was included. I started this process & basically left my computer thinking this procedure might be done sometime the next day only to come back a short time later to find the drive ready to go. I have no idea how long this took but probably 20 or 30 minutes. Any how with two identical drives now in the computer I tried to set the new drive up as the primary in the computer's bios but couldn't figure this out but I don't think it was an option. So I went back into the computer and switched the cables on the motherboard. Backing up a bit there were only two Sata hard drive connections on my motherboard so I figured the primary drive must have to be in the first slot. At this point I figure why even keep the old hard drive in the computer so I completely removed it, set the new drive up in the same location in the case, closed the case and rebooted. I wrapped the old hard drive up and stuck it in my fireproof safety box and haven't had a problem since. It's been two weeks now and so far still no problems

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Cheaper HDD in the box - check!

After doing some online research and determining that I wanted the ST3500641AS-RK drive, I found it for a good price at staples.com. Not wanting to wait for shipping, I picked one up at the...Read complete review

After doing some online research and determining that I wanted the ST3500641AS-RK drive, I found it for a good price at staples.com. Not wanting to wait for shipping, I picked one up at the store instead. So far so good.
After installing it in the computer I noticed that it was recognized by the system as a ST3500418AS. Big differences between the two: a) 3 year warranty on the 418AS vs the 5 year warranty on the 641AS-RK b) no NCQ on the 418AS.
Looking on the site, there is only a small price difference between the two models, while elsewhere the price gap is larger. Hmnn....

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(8 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

 
1.0

Cheaper HDD in the box - check!

By don_chuwish

from Limbo

About Me Heavy Duty User

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3.0 (3 Gb/s) 7200 RPM 3.5" Desktop Internal Hard Drive:

        After doing some online research and determining that I wanted the ST3500641AS-RK drive, I found it for a good price at staples.com. Not wanting to wait for shipping, I picked one up at the store instead. So far so good.
        After installing it in the computer I noticed that it was recognized by the system as a ST3500418AS. Big differences between the two: a) 3 year warranty on the 418AS vs the 5 year warranty on the 641AS-RK b) no NCQ on the 418AS.
        Looking on the site, there is only a small price difference between the two models, while elsewhere the price gap is larger. Hmnn....

        • Primary use:
        • Business

        Comment on this review(earn points)

        (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        Works out of the box!

        By Machman 57

        from Peabody MA.

        About Me Frequent User

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Easy To Install
        • Fast
        • Highly Compatible
        • Quiet
        • Reliable

        Cons

          Best Uses

            Comments about Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3.0 (3 Gb/s) 7200 RPM 3.5" Desktop Internal Hard Drive:

            My hard drive stopped working (PANIC)!
            Went to Staples asked a few questions the guy there knew his stuff, bought the drive read directions it said I would need a file to make it boot up (Panic) then I used my old computer to go to Seagates web site they said it should be plug and play it worked like a charm!

            • Primary use:
            • Personal

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            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Another excellent Seagate.

            By need2

            from Eugene, OR

            About Me Heavy Duty User

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Easy To Install
            • Fast
            • Highly Compatible
            • Quiet
            • Reliable

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Gaming
              • High-End Multimedia
              • Reliable Storage

              Comments about Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3.0 (3 Gb/s) 7200 RPM 3.5" Desktop Internal Hard Drive:

              This is the HDD I used in my custom build. Its fast, quiet, and keeps a lower temperature, even in high use situations. I have always been impressed with Seagate product, and this is yet another good one.

              HOWEVER: To all those that read this review, while I find this HDD to be reliable, NO HDD IS TOO RELIABLE FOR A BACKUP. Always backup information that is unique or irreplaceable. If you are not backing up your information, you are asking for disaster.

              • Primary use:
              • Personal

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              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Very happy with this SATA hard-drive

              By Jimmyboy

              from Flagstaff, AZ

              About Me Quality Oriented

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Easy To Install
              • Fast
              • High Capacity
              • Quiet

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Upgrade

                Comments about Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3.0 (3 Gb/s) 7200 RPM 3.5" Desktop Internal Hard Drive:

                I bought this to be my boot drive, and main storage drive. My system is a gaming system, but for the game files I use a 15,000rpm SCSI RAID system. This Seagate SATA drive holds 500GB, and so I load and store everything else on it. I boot Windows XPx64 (64-bit) from it, and I have no complaints whatsoever.

                • Primary use:
                • Personal

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                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                Excellent for older PCs

                By Gerald W

                from Elyria, OH

                About Me Frequent User

                This customer has reached Intern level on the Staples.com Leaderboard

                Pros

                • Easy To Install
                • Fast
                • Highly Compatible
                • Quiet
                • Reliable

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3.0 (3 Gb/s) 7200 RPM 3.5" Desktop Internal Hard Drive:

                    This is a SATA II drive and as such is more compatible with older machines like my 6.5 year old HP. Newer PCs use SATA III protocol and these drives may be less compatible with some older PCs. This was used as a second data storage and backup drive for my PC. In that role reliability is important. My primary drive is also a Seagate, a 250 GB model, still going strong after 6.5 years. I also have a 2 TB outboard drive for archiving, and it, too, is a Seagate. I've also found Seagate to have very good support.

                    • Primary use:
                    • Personal

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                    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                     
                    1.0

                    Did not work in my machine

                    By Dave Mac

                    from Coplay Pa

                    About Me Frequent User

                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                      Cons

                      • Difficult To Install
                      • Unreliable

                      Best Uses

                        Comments about Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3.0 (3 Gb/s) 7200 RPM 3.5" Desktop Internal Hard Drive:

                        put in my computer to use as a main drive I never got it working. I returned it and got a WD500gig

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                        • Business

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                        • Q:

                          Is this drive compatible with the Alienware Aurora R4?
                          Asked on 3/21/2013 by Stone

                          1 answer

                          • A:

                            Yes the Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3.0 (3 Gb/s) 7200 RPM 3.5" Desktop Internal Hard Drive is a compatible replacement/additional drive for the Alienware Aurora R4 computer.

                            Answered on 3/23/2013 by Community Answer from None
                        • Q:

                          Will this work on my gateway GM5442 running on vista OS?
                          Asked on 3/8/2013 by ken

                          1 answer

                          • A:

                            Yes, this drive should fit in your Gateway. This could certainly replace your existing drive. You should also have room to use this as a second drive since your model computer is listed on the Gateway site as having room for two hard drives.

                            Answered on 3/10/2013 by Community Answer from None
                        • Q:

                          Will this drive work as a replacement in a Dell Optimax GX-270 desktop computer?
                          Asked on 3/8/2013 by Winston from Carrollton, GA

                          1 answer

                          • A:

                            The Dell Optimax GX-270 specifications call for a maximum of a 120gb SATA drive. Some users report being able to successfully install a bigger drive. Other users report severe problems with a bigger drive.

                            Answered on 3/10/2013 by Community Answer from None
                        • Q:

                          will this fit in my hp pavillion
                          Asked on 1/28/2013 by joker from americus

                          1 answer

                          • A:

                            Yes, the Seagate Barracuda is compatible with a variety of computers including the HP Pavillion.

                            Answered on 1/28/2013 by Community Answer from None
                        • Q:

                          Is this hard drive compatible with my Dell Inspiron XPS 400 desktop computer, purchased in 2004? If not, which of the Seagate or Western Digital products would be compatible? Thank you.
                          Asked on 1/17/2013 by Norm from Manchester, CT

                          1 answer

                          • A:

                            Yes the Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA hard drive is a compatible upgrade for your Dell XPS 400 (cira 2004),

                            Answered on 1/17/2013 by Community Answer from None
                        • Q:

                          Can I use this as a direct replacement for my WD2500JS
                          Asked on 12/25/2012 by Anonymous

                          1 answer

                          • A:

                            Yes you can. The WD2500JS and the ST3500641AS have the SATA interface. If your WD2500JS is still a good hard drive and you are looking for more space you can add the Seagate to your existing Western Digital Drive instead of replacing it.

                            Answered on 12/25/2012 by Community Answer from None
                        • Q:

                          Is this product a replaceable item for an ST3500320AS (8)?
                          Asked on 12/3/2012 by Ktmgrl from Florida

                          1 answer

                          • A:

                            Yes the Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3.0 is a fully compatible replacement for the Seagate ST3500320AS internal hard drive.

                            Answered on 12/3/2012 by Community Answer from None
                        • Q:

                          Will this work with an HP Pavilion slim line computer?
                          Asked on 10/24/2012 by Chuck

                          1 answer

                          • A:

                            The Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3.0 (3 Gb/s) 7200 RPM 3.5" Desktop Internal Hard Drive is fully compatible with the HP Pavilion Slim line computer.

                            Answered on 10/24/2012 by Community Answer from None
                        • Q:

                          Can this work on the Dell Vostro 200
                          Asked on 10/8/2012 by Sonia Wants To Know from Jersey City, NJ

                          1 answer

                          • A:

                            Yes the Seagate Barracuda 500GB SATA 3.0 7200 RPM 3.5" Desktop Internal Hard Drive is fully compatible with the Dell Vostro 200 Desktop Computer.

                            Answered on 10/8/2012 by Community Answer from None
                        • Q:

                          Will this work with Dell Inspiron 530?
                          Asked on 8/27/2012 by aw

                          1 answer

                          • A:

                            Yes, the Dell Inspiron 530 has 3 3.5" drive bays which this will fit in, as well as extra SATA ports on the motherboard.

                            Answered on 8/28/2012 by Community Answer from None
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