Seagate Archive HDD v2 5 TB

A 5000GB 3.5" HDD on the SATA interface. Sequential throughput tops out at 550 MB/s reads and 520 MB/s writes, backed by 128MB of cache. At roughly $0.04 per gigabyte it sits in the high-end tier. SATA throughput caps near 550 MB/s — fine for game libraries and backups, slower for heavy scratch work.

At $200.00 it sits in the high-end drive bracket. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and adds the part's price to your build total. Warranty coverage follows Seagate's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.