Western Digital 500GB,Internal,7200 RPM,3.5inch (WD5000AAKX) Hard Drive USED
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About this product
The Western Digital 500GB (WD5000AAKX) is a used 3.5-inch internal hard drive, featuring a 7200 RPM rotation speed and a 16MB cache. It's compatible with both PC and Mac systems and connects via a SATA I interface. This drive offers 500GB of storage and includes features like Shock Resistant, Silent Seek Technology, and Ramp Load Technology, aiming to enhance durability and quiet operation. It is part of the WD Blue product line.
Our take
This used Western Digital 500GB drive could be a functional choice for budget-conscious users or those needing a basic replacement. The 7200 RPM speed is good for an HDD, offering decent performance, though the 16MB cache is on the smaller side. The major drawback is the older SATA I interface, which will limit its maximum transfer speed compared to modern SATA III drives, capping it at 1.5 Gbit/s. While it boasts some reliability features, its used condition and older interface mean it's best suited for non-intensive tasks or as a secondary storage drive where speed isn't paramount. The 500MB/s read speed also seems ambitious for a SATA I HDD.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- Shock Resistant features
- Very affordable price
- Western Digital WD Blue reliability
Cons
- Older SATA I interface
- Modest 500GB capacity
- Used condition
Specifications
- Compatible With PC, Mac
- Color Silver
- MPN WD5000AAKX
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Western Digital
- Form Factor 3.5 in
Show all 21 specifications
- Type
- HDD
- Unit Type
- Unit
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 3
- Model
- Western Digital WD5000AAKX
- Transfer Rate
- 300 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Shock Resistant, Silent Seek Technology, Ramp Load Technology
- Storage Capacity
- 500 GB
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Interface
- SATA I
- Product Line
- WD Blue
- Cache
- 16 MB
- UPC
- 0206177164013
