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Seagate ST4000DM004
Placement
built-in
Type
HDD
Features
for PC
Volume
4 TB
Form factor
3.5 "
Connection
SATA3
Manufacturer's warranty
2 years
Cache memory
256 MB
Record technology
SMR
RPM
5400 rpm
Data transfer rate
190 MB/s
Plates
2
Operation power consumption
5 W
Standby power consumption
2.5 W
MTBF (on/off)
300 K
Size
147x102x26 mm
Weight
490 g
Official Website
seagate.com
Added to E-Catalog
July 2017
High by HDD standards, sequential read and write speeds. Cache 256 MB. Low noise.

A line of 3.5″ consumer HDDs from the American manufacturer Seagate. Part of the 2018 BarraCuda Compute consumer series, targeted at the consumer segment, including consumer multimedia PCs, game systems with more memory for game libraries, and office PCs that can do without a faster SSD. They can also be installed in workstations where a heavy load on the I / O subsystem is not expected.

Available storage capacity ranges from 500 GB to 8 TB. Depending on the storage, the amount of cache memory is from 32 to 256 MB. All representatives of this family are equipped with two types of reading heads, operating at a speed of 5400 or 7200 rpm. The former consume less energy and make less noise, the latter are focused on maximum speed. In general, the spread of speeds across the series is in the range from 156 to 220 MB / s.

Inside a Seagate BarraCuda Compute hard drive, you can find one or more high-capacity magnetic platters, as well as several heads that are used to read and write data. Data is written to disk using SMR tiled magnetic recording technology, which is great for home use, but may be less suitable for use in server systems where higher speeds and performance are required. Optimizing MTC (Multi-Tier Cache) technology promotes more efficient processing of data streams and improves overall disk performance. It should also be noted the low power consumption of this line - the manufacturer claims about 5-plus watts under load.

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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Seagate BarraCuda Compute hard drive series offers a range of capacities and is widely available, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious consumers. Many users appreciate its affordability and decent speed, especially for models like the ST2000DM006 and ST2000DM008, which are noted for their quiet operation and good performance. However, there are significant concerns regarding the reliability of certain models, particularly the ST1000DM010, which has received numerous complaints about noise, vibration, and early failure. Some users report issues like crackling sounds, overheating, and spontaneous shutdowns, leading to a lack of confidence in the product's longevity. While some users have had positive experiences with no issues over several years, others recommend considering alternative brands or investing in SSDs for better reliability. Overall, while the Seagate BarraCuda Compute series offers good value for money, potential buyers should be aware of the mixed reviews regarding its durability and performance.
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Recommended for purchase
30 March 2020 
Great hard drive for the price
quiet, optimal price per TB of volume, 4000 hours of operation so far, normal flight, temperature 33 degrees.
no - but defects happen everywhere, now the price in Citylink has risen - I took it for 7490 rubles - now the price is 8690 rubles
Andreyuse Seagate ST4000DM004 more than year
I like it. There was no loss of information.
18 August 2021 
Bought this drive over a year ago. All sectors are intact, and it doesn't heat beyond 33 degrees.
A good hard drive in terms of price and quality ratio. If you're careful and don't hit the hard drive against the case during installation, it will work great! The response time is good.
There can be spindle knocking. But it's rare. So, everything's OK.
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according to some reviews (almost all), the Russian Post probably tried
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works flawlessly for the 6th month already, 2100 hours without any complaints, got it for 3700 at that time and now there's no 2TB 7200rpm and 256MB cache disk from WD.
speed and reading (especially small files, which are so important for games) no competitors full 2TB of recording using SMR
full 2tb when recording using SMR - long-term storage of information
Maksim Egorovuse Seagate ST2000DM008 few months
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Video reviews

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Seagate Barracuda ST4000DM004 is a representative of the youngest, but at the same time the most popular series of hard drives from the American brand. The 4TB version only exists with a "slow-speed" 5400 rpm, but at the same time a large 256 MB RAM cache. The younger 2 and 3 TB versions of the Barracuda come with the same speed characteristics, as well as with an increased RPM to 7200, while, on the contrary, a cache reduced to 64 MB.

Faithful Assistant

The 4 terabyte Barracuda ST4000DM004 is the perfect choice for a second-capacity PC drive in addition to a fast SSD as the main system drive. The manufacturer recommends loading Barracuda less than 2400 hours or 55 terabytes per year. This corresponds to an eight-hour working day, five days a week. If you need an HDD for 24/7 operation, then it is better to opt for the older Seagate IronWolf ST4000VN008 series.

Reasonable price

The sequential read and write speed of the Barracuda ST4000DM004, unlike the SSD, is the same and stable without affecting the size of the file being written — 190 MB / s. Random speed, measured in IOPS, is naturally much lower, it is this indicator that is the weak point of HDDs in comparison with SSDs. But in terms of the ratio of volume and price, the four-terabyte Barracuda still has no equal even among other HDDs, not to mention SSDs.

For work and leisure

The Seagate Barracuda ST4000DM004 is suitable for building both a work and a gaming computer. Modern games like Call of Duty Modern Warfare and Red Dead Redemption 2 weigh in at 150GB each. There is clearly not enough space on a solid state drive for them, a hard drive is required. Throw in a collection of family photos, and 4TB doesn't seem like an infinite amount of space. And for professional video editors, it is probably better to immediately buy the Seagate BarraCuda Compute ST8000DM004 with a maximum capacity of 8 TB for this series.