{"product_id":"seagate-firecuda-forge-desktop-hard-drive","title":"Seagate FireCuda Forge USB4 Desktop Hard Drive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA compatible NVMe SSD is required and sold separately.\u003c\/strong\u003e Combine a large game or creative library with an automatically managed SSD cache. Seagate FireCuda Forge brings an included 8TB or 20TB hard drive and a user-installed NVMe SSD together as one USB4 desktop volume, with Alkemi technology managing frequently used data in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall the SSD before first use. A 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD without a heatsink is recommended; Forge recognises up to 1TB of cache. The SSD does not increase the drive's advertised HDD capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8TB or 20TB HDD capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e choose STNS8000400 or STNS20000400 for games, captures, footage and project libraries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdaptive SSD caching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alkemi prioritises frequently accessed data on the installed SSD while presenting one volume to the computer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB4 connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seagate specifies up to 2,500MB\/s read and 2,000MB\/s write with a suitable SSD and compatible system. Actual performance depends on the workload, cache state, SSD and connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUser-serviceable storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e the SSD and HDD can be replaced. Replacing either recreates the volume and erases its data, so make a separate backup first.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProgrammable RGB:\u003c\/strong\u003e customise the lighting with Seagate Toolkit on Windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose the Right SSD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse an M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with PCIe Gen3 or later and rated sequential speeds of at least 2,400MB\/s read and 2,000MB\/s write. Seagate recommends an SSD with DRAM cache. A SATA M.2 drive is not the specified drive type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 1TB SSD is recommended. Larger SSDs are supported, but only up to 1TB is recognised and extra capacity does not improve Forge performance. Smaller SSDs are supported with potentially reduced performance. PCIe Gen4 and later drives do not improve performance over a suitable Gen3 drive inside Forge. Do not install a heatsink-equipped SSD; use the included thermal pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCheck the Computer and Connection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the specified host connection, use USB4 or a compatible Thunderbolt 3, 4 or 5 port with the included USB-C to USB-C USB4 cable. A USB-C socket alone does not establish compatibility. A dock must carry the required USB4 or compatible Thunderbolt connection; older USB-A-only hubs are unsuitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeagate lists Windows 11 and macOS 26 or later. The volume initially formats as NTFS for Windows. A Mac can read NTFS but cannot natively write to it; reformat for the intended Mac or cross-platform workflow after backing up any data. Formatting and storage-component replacement erase data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor Changing Libraries and Active Projects\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForge suits a large library in which a smaller selection of games or working files receives repeated access. It does not make every first read or long transfer run at the advertised peak. For predictable access across an entire active dataset, compare an SSD-based setup; for straightforward bulk copies, compare an ordinary external HDD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFireCuda Forge HDD base unit in the selected capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V DC, 4A power supply and regional plug adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB4 cable with USB-C connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 mounting screw and two thermal pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2mm hex screwdriver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SSD is not included. An M.2 screw requires a PH1 screwdriver, which is not included. Keep a separate recovery copy of important files; the cache and HDD form one device rather than an independent backup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Seagate","offers":[{"title":"8TB","offer_id":44404875395131,"sku":"STNS8000400","price":1067.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20TB","offer_id":44404875427899,"sku":"STNS20000400","price":1422.96,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4541\/3179\/files\/seagate-firecuda-forge-front-right-original.webp?v=1794453267","url":"https:\/\/aceperipherals.com\/ko\/products\/seagate-firecuda-forge-desktop-hard-drive","provider":"ACE Peripherals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}