Running out of space or waiting forever for programs to load can slow you down; a reliable internal storage solution solves both problems. The Seagate Barracuda ST1000DM014 1TB 7200RPM 256MB 3.5" SATA Hard Drive gives you a full terabyte of fast, dependable storage that fits any standard 3.5-inch desktop bay, keeping your system responsive and your data safe.
Why Choose Seagate Hard Drive
Owning this drive means you experience smoother boot times and quicker application launches without the premium price of an SSD. The 7200 RPM spindle and 256 MB cache work together to deliver consistent performance, while the familiar SATA III interface ensures easy installation in any compatible PC. You’ll notice a noticeable lift in everyday tasks, from gaming to content creation, thanks to Seagate’s long-standing reliability.
Benefits of Seagate Hard Drive
- Faster start-up: Boot your PC in seconds thanks to high-speed data access.
- Large library: Store thousands of photos, videos and games on 1 TB of space.
- Cost-effective: Get premium performance without the expense of solid-state drives.
- Peace of mind: Backed by a five-year limited warranty and optional data-recovery plan.
- Low power draw: Uses just a few watts, keeping energy bills down.
Key Features of a 1 TB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 1 TB. Provides ample room for all your files and media.
- Spindle Speed: 7200 rpm. Delivers quick read/write cycles for snappy performance.
- Cache: 256 MB. Improves data handling and reduces latency during transfers.
- Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s. Ensures fast communication with modern motherboards.
- Form Factor: 3.5". Fits standard desktop drive bays without modification.
- Dimensions: 0.8 in H × 4 in W × 5.8 in D. Compact size for easy installation.
- Weight: 17.28 oz. Light enough for hassle-free handling.
- Power Consumption: 3.9 W idle, 5.1 W read/write. Efficient operation saves electricity.
- Noise Level: 28 dB. Runs quietly even under load.
- Reliability: 1 error per 10^14 bits. Offers dependable data integrity over years.
Usages of a 1 TB Hard Drive
A 1 TB hard drive is ideal for home PCs, gaming rigs, and small-business workstations that need large, fast storage without breaking the bank. It suits users who run media libraries, edit videos, or store extensive project files, delivering the capacity and speed required for demanding workloads while remaining easy to install and maintain.
Specifications
| Storage |
| Storage / Type | Hard drive |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | Seagate Barracuda |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Dimensions & Weight / Height | 0.8in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Width | 4in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Depth | 5.8in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Weight | 17.28oz |
| Environmental Parameters |
| Environmental Parameters / Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Max Operating Temperature | 140 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Shock Tolerance (non-operating) | 350 g @ 2 ms |
| Environmental Parameters / Vibration Tolerance (operating) | 0.25 g @ 350-500 Hz |
| Environmental Parameters / Vibration Tolerance (non-operating) | 3 g @ 350-500 Hz |
| Environmental Parameters / Shock Tolerance (operating) | 80 g @ 2 ms |
| Environmental Parameters / Sound Emission | 28 dB |
| General |
| General / Capacity | 1 TB |
| General / Depth | 5.8 in |
| General / Buffer Size | 256 MB |
| General / Width | 4 in |
| General / Weight | 17.28 oz |
| General / Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| General / Device Type | Hard drive - internal |
| General / Form Factor | 3.5" |
| General / Features | Native Command Queuing (NCQ), S.M.A.R.T health information support, Worldwide Name (WWN), shingled magnetic recording (SMR), Multi-Word DMA mode 0-2 support, PIO mode 0-4 support, Ultra DMA Mode 0-6 support, Hot-Plug Support |
| General / Height | 0.8 in |
| Expansion & Connectivity |
| Expansion & Connectivity / Interfaces | 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s - 7 pin Serial ATA |
| Expansion & Connectivity / Compatible Bay | 3.5" |
| Performance |
| Performance / Drive Transfer Rate | 600 MBps (external) |
| Performance / Spindle Speed | 7200 rpm |
| Reliability |
| Reliability / Non-Recoverable Errors | 1 per 10^14 |
| Hard Drive |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Hard Drive / Non-Recoverable Errors | 1 per 10^14 |
| Hard Drive / Spindle Speed | 7200rpm |
| Hard Drive / Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (Short) | 3.5" |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (Short) (metric) | 8.9 cm |
| Hard Drive / Capacity | 1TB |
| Hard Drive / Data Transfer Rate | 600MBps |
| Hard Drive / Buffer Size | 256MB |
| Hard Drive / Hard Drive Type | Internal hard drive |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (metric) | 8.9 cm |
| Power |
| Power / Power Consumption | 3.9 watt (idle) ¦ 5.1 watt (read/write) ¦ 0.3 watt (standby) ¦ 0.3 watt (sleep) |
| Summary Details |
| HDD capacity | 1 TB |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| Storage drive buffer size | 256 MB |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| Interface | Serial ATA III |
