Question 1

does this come with a operating system on the hard drive?

Accepted Answer

No it does not you will need to provide your own operating system. if you have a current one running on your pc that is at least windows 7 or higher and a good key you can download the ISO file from the Microsoft website.

Question 2

Will this work in a regular desktop?- I need to upgrade to a new hdd

Accepted Answer

Yes, this will work in a regular desktop. You may need an adapter kit to mount it properly though depending on your PC. You can find them here on newegg, a 3.5 or 5.25 to 2.5 inch HDD adapter.

Question 3

would this work in an external enclosure?

Accepted Answer

Of course, if it has a SATA connector.  Best with USB3.0 or faster otherwise it's a faster disk than you need.

Question 4

does it come with a drive cloner?

Accepted Answer

no, but maybe available at seagate web site. For transferring data from one drive to the other!
Great drive ,real quiet and works  GREAT.

Question 5

Will this work with a PS3?

Accepted Answer

Most likely yes. This is a normal hdd 2.5" Harddrive. Will work perfectly :)

Question 6

Whats the differance between SSHD & SATA hard drives?

Accepted Answer

If you're unfamiliar with the terms, SSD stands for solid-state drive. It's basically the same as a USB flash drive, but on a bigger, much faster scale.
Unlike a traditional SATA drive which is a mechanical hard disk, an SSD has no moving parts. Storage is provided by memory chips instead of spinning magnetic platters.

SSHD stand for solid-state hybrid drive. It's a traditional hard disk with a small amount of solid-state storage built in, typically 8GB or so. The drive appears as a single device to Windows (or any other operating system), and a controller chip decides which data is stored on the SSD and what's left on the HDD.

If you have the cash I would go with SSD if you want to save money SSHD is fine.  If you are on a tight budget go with a traditional SATA drive.

Question 7

will this work on a Dell Inspiron 5748?

Accepted Answer

Dell usually does everything non-standard so who knows?  I wouldn't touch Dell computers with a 100 meter pole.

Question 8

can  this drive be used in a machine whose previous sshd was 9mm in height?

Accepted Answer

I don't know why not. You can put something smaller (7mm) into a space designed for something bigger (9mm) but you made need a slight layer of foam rubber to properly cushion the drive.

Question 9

My laptop only has room for a "slim" HDD. Will this drive work in it?

Accepted Answer

Remove your drive and measure the thickness compared to the drive you are interested in. laptop drive come in the following measurements:
7mm - ultra slim (ssd size)
9.5mm
12.5mm

This drive would not qualify as a slim drive, so I would suggest a different drive.

Question 10

SSD section: Do I get to choose what files go into the SSD portion?  How does that work??

Accepted Answer

No, it has a built in algorithm that determines which files are most frequently used by the drive. Those will be put into the ssd portion.

Brand	Seagate
Series	FireCuda
Model	ST1000LX015
Packaging	Bare Drive

Interface	SATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity	1TB
Cache	128MB
RPM	5400 RPM

Features	Flash-accelerated technology delivers blazing load speeds that allow for nonstop performance, play and productivity up to 5x faster than standard HDDs. Enormous 500GB, 1TB and 2TB options make FireCuda the highest-capacity 2.5-inch hard drive on the market, providing customers a high-performance experience while being able to store massive amounts of data, all within a thin 7mm z-height. Green Hybrid feature reduces device power consumption, helping users extend their drive's life and keep their costs down with a power-efficient drive. Multi-Tier Caching Technology (MTC) enhances performance by using NAND flash, DRAM and media caching technologies, enabling users to load applications and files even faster. Adaptive Memory technology identifies frequently accessed data, thereby providing the data faster, consuming less power and extending drive life.
Usage	Hybrid Hard Drives

Form Factor	2.5"
Height (maximum)	7mm
Width (maximum)	69.85mm
Length (maximum)	100.35mm

Seagate FireCuda Gaming SSHD 1TB SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5" Notebooks / Laptops Internal Hard Drive ST1000LX015

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