SeekerSeagate BarraCuda 8TB HDD
The Seagate BarraCuda is one of the least expensive drives you can get, but it suffers from its use of SMR technology. This drive is useful for specific workloads, but alternatives with faster CMR technology are available at similar pricing.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- Store more, compute faster, and do it confidently with the proven reliability of BarraCuda internal hard drives
- Build a power house gaming computer or desktop setup with a variety of capacities and form factors
- The go to SATA hard drive solution for nearly every PC application from music to video to photo editing to PC gaming. Ax. Sustained transfer rate OD: 190MB/s
- Confidently rely on internal hard drive technology backed by 20 years of innovation
- Frustration Free Packaging - This is just an anti-static bag. No cables, no box.
PROS
+ Inexpensive
CONS
- Slow SMR technology
- 5400-RPM results in lower performance
- Lackluster standard two-year warranty
- Low workload rating
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By Tom's Hardware on June 30, 2023
The Seagate BarraCuda is one of the least expensive drives you can get, but it suffers from its use of SMR technology. This drive is useful for specific workloads, but alternatives with faster CMR technology are available at similar pricing.
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