Seagate BarraCuda 6TB 5400 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive ST6000DM003 $109.99 + FS

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01-14-2020 at 05:22 AM #3

Hrmm how does a 5400 RPM drive have read/write speed of 6gb/s? I thought the gen 4 m.2 are 5gb/s

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01-14-2020 at 05:27 AM #4

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Hrmm how does a 5400 RPM drive have read/write speed of 6gb/s? I thought the gen 4 m.2 are 5gb/s

The interface is 6gb/s. Just look at benchmarks for what you need. Larger platter sizes allow you to have a lower rpm. I prefer 5400rpm vs 7200rpm, quite/less power. If I need over 180MBps speed, I'll put the data on a SSD. I use AMD storeMI for my gaming drive mixed with a NVME drive and couldn't be happier.

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01-14-2020 at 06:36 AM #5

I think this might be good for my Plex server

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01-14-2020 at 06:48 AM #6

Amazon matched: https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Ba...B07H28SY39

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01-14-2020 at 07:08 AM #7

These are SMR correct? I read that Seagate changed their 5400 rpm line to SMR early last year.

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01-14-2020 at 07:13 AM #8

Quote from Sheeburashka :

Hrmm how does a 5400 RPM drive have read/write speed of 6gb/s? I thought the gen 4 m.2 are 5gb/s

Gigabits aren't Gigabytes. Gb/s vs GB/s. SATA is 6Gb, and NVME gen 4 x4 is about 8GB/s, both interfaces won't be able to reach those speeds though because of overhead.

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01-14-2020 at 07:28 AM #9

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These are SMR correct? I read that Seagate changed their 5400 rpm line to SMR early last year.

I think so, bummer.

The general consensus online:

xxxxxxDM00x = SMR
xxxxxxDM000x = PMR
That would indicate this is SMR.

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01-14-2020 at 08:15 AM #10

I bought a 2Tb barracuda from Newegg last month for $79 and received a dead HD. Returned it for a replacement but they were out of stock and only issued me a refund when the barracudas are now over $100. I'd say just be careful with their customer service.

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01-14-2020 at 08:45 AM #11

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I think so, bummer.

The general consensus online:

xxxxxxDM00x = SMR
xxxxxxDM000x = PMR
That would indicate this is SMR.

What is the difference?

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01-14-2020 at 08:49 AM #12

Nice! Thanks for the post. In for one.

For those complaining its an SMR drive, these aren't THAT slow and if you are concerned about speed you should be buying solid state anyway.

I glad these things provide TBs for dirt cheep.

If you want another year of warranty get the IronWolf version for $50 more.

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01-14-2020 at 09:12 AM #13

I would say not slick.

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01-14-2020 at 09:54 AM #14

staples has a similar deal, plus they are offering 25off100.

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01-14-2020 at 09:57 AM #15

Quote from drS0lid :

I bought a 2Tb barracuda from Newegg last month for $79 and received a dead HD. Returned it for a replacement but they were out of stock and only issued me a refund when the barracudas are now over $100. I'd say just be careful with their customer service.

Sounds like what almost every business would do in that situation.

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