Seagate ST500VM000 500 GB

This is a 500GB 3.5" HDD on the SATA interface. At roughly $0.14 per gigabyte it sits in the mid-range tier. Sequential throughput reaches 550 MB/s reads and 520 MB/s writes, backed by 64MB of cache. SATA throughput caps near 550 MB/s — fine for game libraries and backups, slower for heavy scratch work.

Expect to pay around $69.00, 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. Warranty coverage follows Seagate's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing.