Seagate BarraCuda Pro Compute 500 GB

This is a 500GB 2.5" HDD on the SATA interface. Sequential throughput reaches 550 MB/s reads and 520 MB/s writes, backed by 128MB of cache. At roughly $0.13 per gigabyte it sits in the mid-range tier. SATA throughput caps near 550 MB/s — fine for game libraries and backups, slower for heavy scratch work.

Expect to pay around $67.00, which lands it among mid-range options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to keep a running tally of the cost. Seagate backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms.