WD AC14300-00RTT1 AC14300-00RT 4.3GB 5.4K RPM IDE Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5) 3.5" HDD
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About this product
The WD AC14300-00RTT1 is a 3.5-inch internal desktop HDD with a modest 4.3GB storage capacity. It features a 5400 RPM rotation speed and a 512KB cache, connecting via an IDE Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5) interface. This drive, part of the WD Caviar product line, is designed for compatibility with older PC systems requiring a vintage hard drive, and is branded as Hitachi.
Our take
If you're in the niche market of restoring or maintaining truly vintage desktop PCs, this Hitachi 4.3GB IDE drive might fit the bill. With only 4.3GB of storage and a 512KB cache, it's clearly not for modern applications but rather for very specific, older computing needs. The 5400 RPM speed is standard for its time. The price point of $77.73 is quite high given the minimal capacity and age, reflecting its rarity as a replacement part rather than its performance value. The IDE Ultra ATA/66 interface further solidifies its role in legacy systems.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- IDE Ultra ATA/66 interface
- 3.5-inch form factor for desktops
- 5400 RPM rotation speed
- WD Caviar product line
Cons
- Very low 4.3GB storage capacity
- Extremely small 512KB cache
- High price for a vintage drive
Specifications
- Country of Origin Singapore
- Color Silver
- MPN AC14300-00RTT1
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
- Brand Hitachi
- Form Factor 3.5 in
Show all 15 specifications
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- AC14300-00RT
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 4.3GB
- Interface
- IDE Ultra ATA/66 (ATA-5)
- Cache
- 512KB
- Product Line
- WD CAVIAR
