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100GB 2MB Cache Pata / 100 3.5IN Int.drive
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100GB 2MB Cache Pata / 100 3.5IN Int.drive

Mike Perry has researched PC hardware since 2014, tracking 80+ GPU generations, 50+ retro handheld platforms, and 30+ vintage PC configurations. He synthesises community benchmarks, manufacturer specs, and public forum data into actionable buying guides.

$99.95

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-15. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The 100GB 2MB Cache Pata / 100 3.5IN Int.drive is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category, priced around $99.95. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ UDMA/100 7200 RPM spindle speed 2 MB buffer 8.5 ms average access time (read)
  • ✓ Backed by Seagate's warranty and support channels
  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

This Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 drive offers a 100 GB storage capacity, perfect for anyone working with video, audio or just needing plenty of storage space. The UDMA/100 data transfers and 7200 RPM spindle speeds provide fast access! Order your Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 100 GB IDE Hard Drive today!

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored 100GB 2MB Cache Pata / 100 3.5IN Int.drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the drives & media category. Seagate's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

  • Seagate ST3100011A 100 GB UDMA/100 IDE Hard Drive General Features: 100 GB formatted capacity
  • UDMA/100 7200 RPM spindle speed 2 MB buffer 8.5 ms average access time (read)
  • 9.5 ms average access time (write) 4.16 ms average latency 3.5-inch form factor
  • E-IDE/ATAPI interface Regulatory Approvals: UL CSA CE C-Tick BSMI

Full Specifications

BrandSeagate
Cache Size2 MB
Form Factor3.5-inch
Model NumberST3100011A-RK
Hard Disk Size100 GB
Hard-Drive Size100 GB
Mfr Part NumberST3100011A-RK
Hardware PlatformMac, PC, Unix
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Hard Disk InterfaceATAPI
Hard Disk Form Factor3.5 inches
Hardware ConnectivityIDE
Connectivity TechnologySATA
Digital Storage Capacity100 GB
Hard Disk Rotational Speed7200
Cache Memory Installed Size2 MB
Global Trade Identification Number00763649002216

Ready to buy?

100GB 2MB Cache Pata / 100 3.5IN Int.drive is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-08-15. Price and availability subject to change.

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