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product_id: 3033152
title: "Seagate Desktop HDD 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16 MB Cache 3.5\"- Internal Drive Retail Kit (ST3500641AS-RK)"
brand: "seagate"
price: "R3301"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
category: "Seagate"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/3033152-seagate-desktop-hdd-500gb-7200rpm-sata-3gb-s-16-mb
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 7200 RPM high-speed rotation 500GB storage capacity SATA 3Gb/s interface with NCQ Seagate Desktop HDD 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16 MB Cache 3.5"- Internal Drive Retail Kit (ST3500641AS-RK)

**Brand:** seagate
**Price:** R3301
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💾 Power your productivity with speed and space you can trust!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Seagate Desktop HDD 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16 MB Cache 3.5"- Internal Drive Retail Kit (ST3500641AS-RK) by seagate
- **How much does it cost?** R3301 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/3033152-seagate-desktop-hdd-500gb-7200rpm-sata-3gb-s-16-mb)

## Best For

- seagate enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted seagate brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **SATA 3Gb/s with NCQ:** Optimized data flow for peak desktop performance.
- • **Massive 500GB Storage:** Store your entire digital life with ease and speed.
- • **Smart Align Migration:** Effortless upgrade to Advanced Format 4K sectors without hassle.
- • **Blazing 7200 RPM Speed:** Experience rapid data access and seamless multitasking.
- • **Seagate OptiCache Boost:** Up to 45% faster performance than previous generations.

## Overview

The Seagate Desktop HDD 500GB combines a robust 7200 RPM spindle speed with a 16MB cache and SATA 3Gb/s interface, delivering reliable, high-performance storage ideal for desktops, gaming rigs, and home servers. Featuring Seagate’s OptiCache and Smart Align technologies, it ensures faster data access and smooth migration to modern sector formats, making it a top-tier choice for professionals seeking dependable internal storage.

## Description

Seagate 500GB Internal SATA 16MB Cache Hard Drive. The blazingly fast, amazingly easy way to store and work with massive amounts of data. With their 3Gb/sec data rate, Serial ATA interface and Native Command Queuing (NCQ) technology, these highly advanced drives improve desktop performance.

## Features

- 500GB storage capacity with SATA III, 6Gb/s NCQ Interface
- Seagate AcuTrac servo technology delivers dependable performance
- Seagate OptiCache technology boosts overall performance by as much as 45% over the previous generation.
- Seagate Smart Align technology provides a simple, transparent migration to Advanced Format 4K sectors.
- Best Fit Applications include: Desktop or all-in-one PCs, Home servers , PC-based game systems, Desktop RAID, Direct attached external storage devices (DAS), Network attached storage devices (NAS)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000EY5F5C |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,336 in Internal Hard Drives #48,695 in Computer Internal Components |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 16 |
| Color | Transparent |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 601 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 300 megabytes_per_second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
| Form Factor | Internal, 3.5 inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00763649002346 |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | SATA 3 GB/s |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 500 GB |
| Hardware Connectivity | SATA 3.0 Gb/s, SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Item Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Manufacturer | Seagate |
| Mfr Part Number | ST3500641AS-RK |
| Model Name | Desktop (Barracuda) |
| Model Number | ST3500641AS-RK |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 100 megabytes_per_second |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming |
| UPC | 763649002346 |
| Warranty Description | 2 Years |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Seagate
- **Color:** Transparent
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 500 GB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** SATA 3 GB/s
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this a 5 year warranty as listed???? All other retailers list it as a 1 Year warranty**
A: Early production units (P/N: 9JB1N4-573) were made in Singapore and Malaysia and had 5 year warranties. Latest production (P/N: 9JB1N4-574) are mfg in China and only carry 1 year warranty.Buyer Beware!

**Q: Is the 4TB or larger version good for NAS?  I'll be running it 24/7.  If not, any recommendations?**
A: It says in the description good for NAS/DAS so yes. I'm using 2 of them in RAID 1 24/7, no issues. They are fast and saturate my gigabyte Ethernet port

**Q: What is the warranty?**
A: According to the data sheet at the Seagate website, the standard warranty for their 6TB hard drive is 5 years (all listed models on the data sheet). Generally, the format ST6000NMxxxx have a 5-year warranty. But if sold in some "kit" (i.e. retail box--sold missing the NM), may only have a 2-year warranty. So it does pay to shop around.

**Q: What does the retail kit inlcudes?**
A: The box I received did not include mounting screws or a cable. Just the bare bones drive and manual. Definitely not a "retail kit"!

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*Last updated: 2026-09-20*