Seagate FireCuda HDD 8TB, Internal Hard Drive HDD, 3.5 Inch, CMR, SATA 6 Gb/s 7.200 RPM 256MB Cache, 300TB/year, Data Rescue Services (ST8000DXZ01)

A typically good quality, affordable mechanical HDD from Seagate.Since one of my old small internal HDDs decided to wave the white flag after 14 years of use & 3 different PC builds (I can't complain), and currently being 'of limited means' I needed a reliable, well-priced replacement -preferably significantly larger & faster. This 2Tb Seagate model fit the bill perfectly; a standard, well-understood and engineered drive that is bought and used by many people for good reason. The spec. on these BarraCuda drives is good -not spectacular / 'high-end', but it isn't supposed to be: they're designed to provide people with a decent-capacity, solidly specified mechanical HDD at an affordable price, and have built a formidable reputation as exactly that.Supplied in the usual box and anti-static wrapping, the BarraCuda gives a good impression, nicely built, with a natty green label. Installation is exactly as you would hope / expect and as plug & play as any internal drive can be: fix into appropriate bay, plug in leads, and, as relevant, get your OS to assign a drive letter, format & off you go. In use, I've found it quiet, with good access time and no sign thus far of any reliability issues -exactly as you would hope. Since my ancient desktop (almost a decade old now) has another very elderly HDD installed which I use purely for storage, I'll be buying another of these BarraCudas in the next couple of months as a preemptive measure and capacity / speed upgrade.Does exactly what it's supposed to do / says on the tin: a good HDD at a decent price. Recommended.

I recently upgraded my desktop PC with the Seagate BarraCuda 2TB hard drive, and I couldn't be happier with the results. This drive has given my aging computer a new lease on life.The 2TB capacity is perfect for storing all my files, games, and applications without worrying about space running out. The 7,200 RPM speed ensures fast and smooth performance, and I've noticed a significant improvement in load times for games and software.Installation was a breeze, and it seamlessly integrated into my system. The 64MB cache keeps everything running smoothly, and I've experienced no issues with data transfer or storage.Overall, the Seagate BarraCuda 2TB internal hard drive has breathed new life into my desktop, providing ample storage and reliable performance. If you're looking to upgrade your computer's storage, I highly recommend this drive. It's a cost-effective solution for anyone in need of extra space and speed.

Bought a used one to save a buck and i have to say I am pleasantly surprised, notes said no manual or documents with it but i got manuals as well as the warranty paper, the drive was only turned on once and had 0hours of activity. While trying to carve leftover files on it nothing shown up, a clean new drive! Manufactured in sept 2024 so not even old leftover stock!Got to save a bit and it works flawlessly in my nas as an nvr drive :) working hardly for its long long to come uptime.Only using barracuda drives since i ever needed hdd-s and none have failed me ever. Most of them hitting uptimes of a year soon with no bad sectors or issues. They get around 35 to 45C in a server chassis but sometimes even 50 no issues yet.Great drives and the used ones are also worth it!

This only loses a star due to a bit noisy.Other than that it seems good quality, fast and most importantly it's a CMR drive. Been using it fairly regularly for several months now with no issues.Just to underline a point... MANY HDDs are now SMR (shingled magnetic recording) which you will want to AVOID as they are MUCH slower than CMR.In most cases you'll need to research the drives as this information isn't made obvious ... Because manufacturers know customers don't want them. So they've been sneaking them into product lines.

Excellent hardrive i got it as a hope of fixing my computer (old hardrive died) easy to install and it bought my pc back from the dead now I can stream again decent price to !

Very big storage capacity and seems to be very reliable as long as you keep them cool and install them properly.

Quiet drive, 3.5tb available on the 4tb. But still very happy with drive

I’ve run a pile of these in the office, they’re on 8 hours every day and I’ve had zero failures in many years of using them. They represent good value for money, and seem highly reliable for an everyday situation.I’ve had other drives fail but all of these have been great. Recommended.