Western Digital Caviar SE 80GB SATA 7.2K 8MB 3.5" Hard Drive HDD WD800JD-75MSA3
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About this product
The Western Digital Caviar SE WD800JD-75MSA3 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with an 80GB storage capacity, designed for desktop systems. It utilizes a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface and spins at 7200 RPM, complemented by an 8MB cache. This model also features 512 Bytes Sector support, making it suitable for a range of compatible PC configurations requiring reliable, albeit smaller, storage.
Our take
This Western Digital Caviar SE drive is a solid, albeit older, option for someone needing an 80GB SATA HDD. The 7200 RPM speed combined with an 8MB cache provides decent performance for its capacity, making it suitable for basic system drives or for specific applications in an older PC. It's a 3.5-inch internal drive, so ensure your desktop case has the bays. The SATA 1.5Gb/s interface is an older standard, which might be a bottleneck compared to newer drives, but perfectly adequate for its intended use case. Overall, it's a functional piece of hardware for specific legacy needs.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 80GB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- 8MB cache
- SATA 1.5Gb/s interface
Cons
- Limited 80GB storage capacity
- Older SATA 1.5Gb/s interface
Specifications
- Brand Western Digital / Dell
- Type Hard Drive HDD
- Form Factor 3.5-inch
- Interface SATA 1.5Gb/s
- Features 512 Bytes Sector
- Product Line Caviar SE
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- Model
- WD800JD
- MPN
- 0NR694, NR694, WD800JD-75MSA3
- Storage Capacity
- 80GB
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Cache
- 8MB
- UPC
- 616641567491
