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Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD3200KS (320 GB)

$47.00 to $91.00



WD Caviar SE16 7200 RPM next-generation SATA hard drive features 320 GB of storage and a 16 MB cache for lightning-fast performance. Yes, this reliable drive is fast, but it still delivers technologically advanced acoustics and cool operation. Designed for high-performance computers, multimedia and gaming systems.

Manufacturer:Western Digital Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPNWD3200KSRTL
Designation   Desktop Computer
Capacity320 GB
InterfaceSerial ATA • IDE/EIDE
Enclosure   Internal
HDD Form Factor   3.5" x 1/3H (Low Profile)
Spindle Speed   7200 RPM
External Data Transfer Rate   300 MBps
Seek Time   8.7 ms
Buffer Size16 MB
Average Latency4.17 ms
Interface (Detailed)   IDE • Serial ATA • Serial ATA II
Sound Emission28 dB
Platform   PC
Package Qty.1
Height1.03 in.
Width4 in.
Depth5.79 in.
Weight1.62 lb.
Warranty3 Years
UPC718037117775


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Western Digital Caviar SE16 WD2500KS (250 GB)

$43.00 to $1,024.00



These reliable drives are lightning fast, but they still deliver technologically advanced acoustics and cool operation. The one-two performance punch of 300 MB/s transfer rate, state-of-the-art performance for SATA drives, and 16 MB cache make the WD Caviar SE16 family the fastest desktop-class hard drives available. These SATA II drives feature a transfer rate three times faster than EIDE and twice as fast as SATA 1. Cool operation means the highest reliability even in high-heat environments such as personal video recorders. That's why these drives, the coolest on the market, are the drive of choice for the world's leading consumer electronics manufacturers as well as the world's leading PC makers.Minimize

Manufacturer:Western Digital Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPNWD2500KS
Designation   Desktop Computer
Capacity250 GB
InterfaceSerial ATA
Enclosure   Internal
HDD Form Factor   3.5" x 1/3H (Low Profile)
Spindle Speed   7200 RPM
Internal Data Transfer Rate   748 Mbit/s
External Data Transfer Rate   300 MBps
Seek Time   8.9 ms
Buffer Size16 MB
Average Latency4.17 ms
Interface (Detailed)   Serial ATA II
Sound Emission33 dB
Platform   PC
Package Qty.1
Height1.03 in.
Width4 in.
Depth5.79 in.
Weight1.32 lb.
Warranty3 Years
Release DateMay, 2005
UPC718037114316


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Hewlett Packard PV944UT (160 GB)

$69.00 to $122.00



Serial ATA NCQ Hard Drives maximize performance by providing faster data transfer speeds, better system cooling airflow, more bandwidth, more headroom for speed increases in future generations and better data integrity.

Manufacturer:Hewlett Packard Product MPNKey FeaturesTechnical FeaturesOther FeaturesDimensionsWarrantyMiscellaneous
MPNPV944UT
Designation   Desktop Computer
Capacity160 GB
InterfaceSerial ATA
Enclosure   Internal
Spindle Speed   7200 RPM
Internal Data Transfer Rate   2,400 Mbit/s
External Data Transfer Rate   300 MBps
Average Latency4.17 ms
Interface (Detailed)   Serial ATA
Platform   PC
Package Qty.1
Width4 in.
Depth1 in.
Weight2.2 lb.
Warranty1 Year
UPC882780713437


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hewlett, packard, pv944ut, 160, gb,


Hewlett Packard Compaq 336381-001 (9.1 GB)


Compaq hard drives are provided with the reliability and functionality needed for today's systems. All hard drives are designed and tested for compatibility and interoperability in the systems for which they are intended in order to provide the immediate, flawless integration expected from Compaq equipment.


IBM 90P1313 (73 GB)


Designed specifically to meet the needs of your advanced, data-intensive applications, IBM hard disk drives provide users with a wide range of capacities and interfaces for nearly every data-intensive application.


IBM 09N4254 (160 GB)


Insist on a high-performance, massive storage solution that can complement your IBM ThinkCentre desktop system's performance. Serial ATA is a storage interface for the latest computing platform.??PRODUCT FEATURES: ??Ontrack Disk Manager included. This software prepares the drive for use, migrates data from older, slower drives, and overcomes legacy hardware, BIOS, and operating system; ?Includes Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.), which helps to predict and warn of some impending drive failures; ?Superior end-to-end error checking over Parallel ATA helps increase data integrity; ?Point-to-Point connections eliminate the need for Master/Slave settings on drives, simplifying installation; ?Improved cabling: eliminates the current 18-inch cable length limitation; thinner cables improve cable routing and airflow through the system; ?The new Serial ATA interface offers data transfer speeds up to 50% faster than the current parallel ATA interface: transfer ra...Minimize


Seagate DiamondMax Plus 9 (120 GB)


The DiamondMax Plus 9 hard disk drive is designed to exceed previous standards for desktop performance. By delivering a performance hard drive using a highly leveraged design with state-of-the-art quality and reliability, Maxtor demonstrates technology leadership with DiamondMax Plus 9 drives.??Maxtor-developed Ultra ATA interfaces have data transfer dates of 133 MB/sec. Users will have a choice of the fastest available data transfer rates and interface functionality. These interfaces place Maxtor on the leading edge of interface technology.??All DiamondMax Plus 9 drives are equipped with FDB motors. This technology allows the drive to operate with very low sound output for performance users who are concerned about acoustics. DiamondMax Plus 9 drives deliver high reliability and data integrity using the Maxtor-developed Shock Protection System (SPS) and Data Protection System (DPS). SPS and DPS give the drive enhanced protection against operating and non-operating shock to eliminat...Minimize