Seagate ST3250820A 250GB IDE Hard Drive P/N: 9BJ03E-500 F/W: 3.AAC WU 5QE
Bottom line: The Seagate ST3250820A 250GB IDE Hard Drive P/N: F/W: 3.AAC WU 5QE 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
SEAGATE ST3250820A 250GB IDE HARD DRIVE. MODEL: ST3250820A. CAPACITY: 250GB. INTERFACE: IDE. YOU WILL RECEIVE THE DRIVE IN THE PHOTOS. PCB BOARD: 100406542. FORM FACTOR: 3.5".
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Seagate ST3250820A 250GB IDE Hard Drive P/N: F/W: 3.AAC WU 5QE 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.
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Full Specifications
| rpm | 7200 |
|---|---|
| interface | PATA/IDE |
| capacity_gb | 250 |
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Seagate ST3250820A 250GB IDE Hard Drive P/N: 9BJ03E-500 F/W: 3.AAC WU 5QE is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. 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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