Question 1

What's the difference between this and a BarraCuda?

Didn't the FireCudas use to be SSHDs/hybrids? Nothing on this page says anything about that.

Accepted Answer

While the FireCuda is designed especially for the gamer who wants a high-performance system, the BarraCuda is for the traditional user. So, if you are looking for a power-efficient hard drive with lightning speed – FireCuda is the one for you.

Question 2

SMR or CMR?  I wish they would put this in the Specs table

Accepted Answer

If you put in the SKU number, ST4000DX005 , you can actually find the SeaGate date sheets. This is a CMR drive. I do not think (at the time of writing) that Segate has any SMR drives out there due to the problem with SMR not being received as well. However, This drive rocks! I have bought multiple of these for game drives in my computer and others. Drive is pretty solid for the price.

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