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Seagate 160GB ST3160215A 7200RPM IDE PATA 3.5" Desktop Internal HDD Hard Drive
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Seagate 160GB ST3160215A 7200RPM IDE PATA 3.5" Desktop Internal HDD Hard Drive

Bottom line: The Seagate 160GB ST3160215A 7200RPM IDE PATA 3.5" Desktop Internal HDD is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media 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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Manufacturer description

Model: ST3160215A. 1piece Seagate 3. 5" IDE 160GB Desktop Hard Drive. Capacity: 160GB. 1x 160GB Hard Drive. All hdd hard drive ,we test before sending. Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM. This item by us carry a Full One-Year Manufacturer Warranty.

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Seagate 160GB ST3160215A 7200RPM IDE PATA 3.5" Desktop Internal HDD… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews 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 retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Full Specifications

rpm7200
interfacePATA/ATA-100
capacity_gb160

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