Seagate Firecuda SSHD 2TB 2.5"

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Does the Seagate Firecuda SSHD 2TB 2.5" work on desktop? I ask this because the reviews i found is tested on ps4, xbox and laptops. I can't find reviews that are tested on pc.

Also what are your thoughts on its perfomance especially in gaming.

 
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Well, you're still going to see the added benefit of the SSD cache for whatever data the drive intuitively decides to place on it, as you'll get SSD speed for that particular data. After that, then you will have the rest spinning at 5400 RPM versus 7200 RPM, so it's hard to strictly say one is better than the other. Part of the appeal of the FireCuda, however, is the 5 year warranty. Most desktop drives come with 2 years. If it were me, personally the extra warranty...
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Yes it will work. The reason you see mention of the FireCuda connected with gaming systems like PS4 & Xbox as well as laptops is because of the 2.5", 7MM height form-factor. The gaming systems require that form factor and almost all laptops do as well. They all connect the same way, via SATA cables, so they're perfectly fine for use in a desktop.

The 2.5" verson of the FireCuda spins at 5,400 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute), which is considered slow for desktop. Good news is the FireCuda also comes in a 3.5", 7200 RPM version as well, might be worth looking into that. It will perform better and is more suited to your desktop. There usually isn't a large gap in cost between them either.
 
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Thanks for the info.

Is there a big difference between the 5400rpm and 7200rpm of firecuda in terms of performance especially on gaming? My hdd tray is full and i cant mount another 3.5" drive.

Edit: Does the 5400rpm of firecuda perform better than a 7200rpm hdd?
 
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Well, you're still going to see the added benefit of the SSD cache for whatever data the drive intuitively decides to place on it, as you'll get SSD speed for that particular data. After that, then you will have the rest spinning at 5400 RPM versus 7200 RPM, so it's hard to strictly say one is better than the other. Part of the appeal of the FireCuda, however, is the 5 year warranty. Most desktop drives come with 2 years. If it were me, personally the extra warranty would push me towards the hybrid, but only you can decide where your priorities lie on that sliding scale.
 
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