---
product_id: 3033152
title: "Seagate Desktop HDD 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16 MB Cache 3.5\"- Internal Drive Retail Kit (ST3500641AS-RK)"
brand: "seagate"
price: "$157.39"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
category: "Seagate"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/3033152-seagate-desktop-hdd-500gb-7200rpm-sata-3gb-s-16-mb
store_origin: US
region: United States of America
---

# 7200 RPM high-speed rotation 500GB storage capacity SATA 3 Gb/s interface Seagate Desktop HDD 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16 MB Cache 3.5"- Internal Drive Retail Kit (ST3500641AS-RK)

**Brand:** seagate
**Price:** $157.39
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💾 Power up your desktop with speed and space you can trust!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Seagate Desktop HDD 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16 MB Cache 3.5"- Internal Drive Retail Kit (ST3500641AS-RK) by seagate
- **How much does it cost?** $157.39 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/3033152-seagate-desktop-hdd-500gb-7200rpm-sata-3gb-s-16-mb)

## Best For

- seagate enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted seagate brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Migration:** Smart Align tech ensures smooth transition to advanced 4K sectors—future-proof your setup.
- • **Massive 500GB Storage:** Store your entire digital life with room to spare.
- • **SATA 3 Gb/s Interface:** Optimized data transfer for peak desktop performance.
- • **Blazing 7200 RPM Speed:** Experience faster load times and seamless multitasking.
- • **Seagate OptiCache Tech:** Boosts performance by up to 45% over previous models—work smarter, not harder.

## Overview

The Seagate Desktop HDD 500GB combines a robust 7200 RPM spindle speed with a 16MB cache and SATA 3 Gb/s interface to deliver reliable, high-performance storage ideal for desktops, gaming rigs, and home servers. Featuring Seagate’s OptiCache and Smart Align technologies, it offers up to 45% faster performance and seamless migration to advanced formatting, making it a smart upgrade for professionals seeking dependable, speedy data access.

## Description

Seagate 500GB Internal SATA 16MB Cache Hard Drive. The blazingly fast, amazingly easy way to store and work with massive amounts of data. With their 3Gb/sec data rate, Serial ATA interface and Native Command Queuing (NCQ) technology, these highly advanced drives improve desktop performance.

## Features

- 500GB storage capacity with SATA III, 6Gb/s NCQ Interface
- Seagate AcuTrac servo technology delivers dependable performance
- Seagate OptiCache technology boosts overall performance by as much as 45% over the previous generation.
- Seagate Smart Align technology provides a simple, transparent migration to Advanced Format 4K sectors.
- Best Fit Applications include: Desktop or all-in-one PCs, Home servers , PC-based game systems, Desktop RAID, Direct attached external storage devices (DAS), Network attached storage devices (NAS)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000EY5F5C |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,051 in Internal Hard Drives #61,641 in Computer Internal Components |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 16 |
| Color | Transparent |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (604) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 300 Megabytes Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
| Form Factor | Internal, 3.5 inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00763649002346 |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | SATA 3 GB/s |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 500 GB |
| Hardware Connectivity | SATA 3.0 Gb/s, SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Item Weight | 0.42 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Seagate |
| Mfr Part Number | ST3500641AS-RK |
| Model Name | Desktop (Barracuda) |
| Model Number | ST3500641AS-RK |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 100 Megabytes Per Second |
| Specific Uses For Product | Gaming |
| UPC | 763649002346 |
| Warranty Description | 2 Years |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Seagate
- **Color:** Transparent
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 500 GB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** SATA 3 GB/s
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Portable

## Images

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![Seagate Desktop HDD 500GB 7200RPM SATA 3Gb/s 16 MB Cache 3.5"- Internal Drive Retail Kit (ST3500641AS-RK) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31TwoOfYlGL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this a 5 year warranty as listed???? All other retailers list it as a 1 Year warranty**
A: Early production units (P/N: 9JB1N4-573) were made in Singapore and Malaysia and had 5 year warranties. Latest production (P/N: 9JB1N4-574) are mfg in China and only carry 1 year warranty.Buyer Beware!

**Q: Is the 4TB or larger version good for NAS?  I'll be running it 24/7.  If not, any recommendations?**
A: It says in the description good for NAS/DAS so yes. I'm using 2 of them in RAID 1 24/7, no issues. They are fast and saturate my gigabyte Ethernet port

**Q: What is the warranty?**
A: According to the data sheet at the Seagate website, the standard warranty for their 6TB hard drive is 5 years (all listed models on the data sheet). Generally, the format ST6000NMxxxx have a 5-year warranty. But if sold in some "kit" (i.e. retail box--sold missing the NM), may only have a 2-year warranty. So it does pay to shop around.

**Q: What does the retail kit inlcudes?**
A: The box I received did not include mounting screws or a cable. Just the bare bones drive and manual. Definitely not a "retail kit"!

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*Last updated: 2026-07-04*