- Is this drive fast enough for a Windows install?
- It can run Windows, but a mechanical 500GB drive boots and loads programs much slower than an SSD. Use it for storage and keep the OS on an SSD if you can.
- Will it fit my desktop?
- It is a 3.5-inch drive, so it fits standard desktop bays and many enclosures. Laptops and small-form-factor cases that take 2.5-inch drives will not fit it.
- Does SATA 3 Gb/s work with my motherboard?
- Yes. SATA is backward compatible, so it connects to SATA 3 Gb/s and 6 Gb/s ports, running at the slower link speed.
- What comes in the box?
- The drive is listed as new with all originally boxed contents included. SATA cables and mounting screws are not stated, so check your case and board for those.
- Is it good for a NAS or always-on server?
- It is a general desktop drive, not a drive rated for continuous multi-drive use. For a NAS, a drive built for that workload is the safer choice.
- Where is the Seagate 3.5" Cache Internal HD 500GB SATA cheapest?
- At Protech Supply, for $19.00, 70% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Seagate 3.5" Cache Internal HD 500GB SATA?
- 13 stores we checked sell it, including PayMore Sugar Land, Protech Supply, Amazon, eBay, Newegg Business.