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IBM 40GB IDE 7200rpm 3.5in Hard Disk Drive
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IBM 40GB IDE 7200rpm 3.5in Hard Disk Drive

Status: IBM 40GB IDE 7200rpm 3.5in Hard Disk Drive: Unavailable on Amazon as of . 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.

Bottom line: The IBM 40GB IDE 7200rpm 3.5in Hard Disk Drive is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the PC & gaming hardware category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Manufacturer: IBM
  • ✓ Backed by IBM's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

IBM 40GB IDE 7200rpm 3.5in Hard Disk Drive

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored IBM 40GB IDE 7200rpm 3.5in Hard Disk Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. IBM'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.

Common buyer scenarios for PC & gaming hardware 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Manufacturer: IBM
  • Part Number: 07N6914
  • Model Number: IC35L040AVER07-0
  • 90 days warranty

Full Specifications

BrandIBM
Form Factor3.5-inch
Part Number07N6914
ManufacturerIBM
Model NumberIC35L040AVER07-0
Hard Disk Size40 GB
Hard-Drive Size40 GB
Mfr Part Number07N6914
Special FeaturePortable
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceIDE
Hard Disk DescriptionIde
Hard Disk Form Factor3.5 Inches
Hardware ConnectivityIDE
Connectivity TechnologyeSATA
Digital Storage Capacity40 GB
Hard Disk Rotational Speed7200 RPM
Cache Memory Installed Size2 MB

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