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The Seagate Barracuda 8TB internal desktop hard drive (ST8000DM004) is a high-capacity storage solution suitable for various desktop computing needs. With a form factor of 3.5 inches and a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, this drive offers fast and efficient data transfer. The Barracuda product line by Seagate ensures reliability and performance, making it an ideal choice for both gaming systems (PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 compatible) and multimedia storage. Additionally, the hybrid HDD/SSD features and hot plug support enhance its versatility and ease of use in a desktop environment.
All of the available drives have between 41k-48k hours and similar diagnostic information to the CrystalDiskInfo report provided. These hours were spent farming Chia, which is incredibly gentle on HDD since it mostly involves idling and waiting for data requests.With zero bad sectors the drive has operated in standard 24/7 low-load conditions. The drives are all tested in good condition, have no visible damage, and have been cleaned, wiped and reformatted prior to shipping.
