Western Digital

HGST Deskstar 3.5-Inch 250GB 7200RPM SATA II 8MB Cache Internal Hard Drive (0F10379)

Name: HGST Deskstar 3.5-Inch 250GB 7200RPM SATA II 8MB Cache Internal Hard Drive (0F10379)
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B003GSLDS6

Status: HGST Deskstar 3.5-Inch 250GB 7200RPM SATA II 8MB…: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 04:31 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The HGST Deskstar 3.5-Inch 250GB 7200RPM SATA II 8MB Cache Internal Hard: 7200 RPM spindle, not a 5400 RPM low-power class drive; main trade-off: listing conflicts: title says 250GB/8MB cache, features say 500GB/16MB.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 7200 RPM spindle, not a 5400 RPM low-power class drive
✓ SATA II 3Gbps interface drops into older desktops with no adapter
✓ Up to 18% idle power savings over the previous Deskstar generation
✓ Halogen-free design for RoHS-conscious builds and office procurement

Cons

✗ Listing conflicts: title says 250GB/8MB cache, features say 500GB/16MB
✗ SATA II 3Gbps ceiling limits throughput versus SATA III drives
✗ Mechanical platter drive: audible spin-up and slow random access vs SSD
✗ 250GB capacity fills fast; one modern game install can consume most of it

Manufacturer description

The DeskstarTM 7K1000.C hard drive is a 7200 RPM 3.5-inch hard drive that provides an exceptional blend of power efficiency and performance, making it an ideal solution for powerfriendly consumer and commercial desktop computers. This third-generation 1TB hard drive from Hitachi boosts media transfer rate performance by as much as 13% over its predecessor. Highlights - 250GB capacity, 7200 RPM performance, Up to 18% idle power savings over previous generation product, Halogen-free design for footprint, Built on award-winning proven design

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored HGST Deskstar 3.5-Inch 250GB 7200RPM SATA II 8MB Cache Internal Hard… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. Western Digital's PC & gaming hardware 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.

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Key Features

500GB Hard Drive Storage Capacity
7200 RPM, 16MB Cache and SATA II 3Gbps
Best-in-class power management means cooler operation
Up to 18% idle power savings over previous generation product
Halogen-Free Design

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Model Number	829686001510
Mfr Part Number	829686001510
Special Feature	Portable
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	Serial ATA
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 inches
Hardware Connectivity	SATA 3.0 Gb/s
Connectivity Technology	SATA
Digital Storage Capacity	250 GB
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	7200 rpm
Cache Memory Installed Size	8
Global Trade Identification Number	00900000005152

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