Seagate Enterprise Performance 2.4 TB

This is a 2400GB 2.5" HDD on the SAS 12.0 Gb/s interface. Sequential throughput tops out at 550 MB/s reads and 520 MB/s writes, backed by 256MB of cache. At roughly $0.11 per gigabyte it sits in the premium tier. At $269.00 it sits in the premium drive bracket.

Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Seagate backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.