Western Digital 80GB WD800BB 7200RPM PATA IDE 3.5" Internal HDD Hard Disk Drive
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Western Digital 80GB WD800BB 7200RPM PATA IDE 3.5" Internal HDD Hard Disk Drive

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Category
Internal Hard Drive
Type
80 GB

About this product

The Western Digital WD800BB is an 80GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed for desktop PCs. It operates at 7200 RPM and utilizes an older PATA IDE interface. This HDD-only storage device is part of the WD Caviar product line, comes in black, and includes a 2MB cache. It offers an external transfer rate of 100 Mbps and a 1-year manufacturer warranty. This unit is suitable for older systems requiring a specific IDE connection.

Our take

For those seeking to revive or maintain an older PC desktop system that relies on the PATA IDE interface, this Western Digital WD800BB is a solid contender. Its 80GB capacity and 7200 RPM spindle speed are fitting for its era, offering acceptable performance for basic tasks. The 2MB cache is a bit small, even for an IDE drive, which might slightly limit its responsiveness compared to others. However, the included 1-year manufacturer warranty is a nice bonus for an older piece of hardware. Be mindful that the IDE interface will not work with modern SATA-only motherboards.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • 7200 RPM rotation speed
  • 1-year manufacturer warranty
  • WD Caviar product line
  • 3.5-inch desktop form factor

Cons

  • Limited 80GB storage capacity
  • Older PATA IDE interface
  • Small 2MB cache
  • Hybrid (HDD/SSD) feature misleading for HDD

Specifications

  • Country of Origin China
  • Compatible With PC
  • Color Black
  • MPN WD800BB
  • Item Length 5.79in
  • Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
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Brand
Western Digital
Form Factor
3.5 in
Type
Internal Desktop Drive
Unit Type
Unit
Read Speed
500MB/s
Drive Type(s) Supported
HDD
Manufacturer Warranty
1 Year
Item Height
0.86in
Transfer Rate
100 Mbps
Model
WD800BB
Storage Format
HDD Only
Features
Hybrid (HDD/SSD)
Storage Capacity
80 GB
Unit Quantity
1
Item Width
4in
Interface
IDE
Product Line
WD Caviar
Cache
2 MB
UPC
0718037103938

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