Compatibiliy of the HGST Z7K500-500

[zwpkhm99]

Hey guys,

my father gave a HDD which he never used but it seemed rather small compared to the HDD's one usually sees in desktop computers. The name of the HDD is in the title I am not sure whether it is only compatible with mobile devices such as laptops or if it would fit in my pc. I have an asus prime b350 plus mobo if this information helps. 

Thanks for all answers I don't really know much about this stuff so it might be a dumb question. 

[karsnoordhuis]

its a 2.5 inch drive for laptops. it still connects with sata so just fit it in an ssd mount in your case, they are the same size. if it hasnt rusted inside and does still turn its fine (chance is veeeeery small)

[zwpkhm99]

Just now, karsnoordhuis said:

its a 2.5 inch drive for laptops. it still connects with sata so just fit it in an ssd mount in your case, they are the same size. if it hasnt rusted inside and does still turn its fine (chance is veeeeery small)

The HDD is not old my father bought it just a few months ago so it shouldn't have started rust thank you I will try it out

 

[karsnoordhuis]

1 minute ago, zwpkhm99 said:

it shouldn't have started rust

did you know aluminium doesn't rust? neither do the metals on the platters.

its a bit of a joke in the computer community

[zwpkhm99]

1 minute ago, karsnoordhuis said:

did you know aluminium doesn't rust? neither do the metals on the platters.

its a bit of a joke in the computer community

ah I see now I get the remark that the chance is very small well thank you