Compatibility

Use

Laptop

Product Details

Capacity

1000 GB

Capacity

The amount of data that a hard disk can store. 2TB and 4TB are the golden ratio of cost and capacity. For simple use, 1TB is likely sufficient. For reference, a 1TB hard disk can hold approximately 250,000 photos taken with a 12MP camera or 250 movies.

Communication Protocol

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Communication Protocol

Hard drives communicate with the computer through a protocol.

There are two protocols for HDD hard drives, SATA (for simple use) and SAS (high reliability for corporate use).

Recording Technology

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Performance

RPM

5900 rpm

RPM

The most important feature along with capacity is that the faster the rotation speed of a hard disk, the faster the access and storage of data it can provide.

5900

Slow and hard HDD disks are usually used for storing large volumes of data that are not frequently used (e.g. for backups, DVR). They are not recommended for installing programs and games.

Cache size

64 MB

Cache size

Intermediate temporary memory between the disk and the computer, allowing the hard disk to provide faster and more immediate access to data. It does not have any particular benefit for the average user.

Dimensions

Form Factor

3.5 "

Form Factor

The size of the HDD hard drive.

3.5

The classic size of a desktop computer hard disk drive (HDD).