Western Digital Internal Hard Drive WD5000AAKX 500GB 7200 RPM 16MB Blue 3.5" HDD
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About this product
This Western Digital WD Blue internal hard drive, model WD5000AAKX, offers 500GB of storage in a 3.5-inch form factor. It operates at a 7200 RPM rotation speed with a 16MB cache, connected via a SATA I interface. Designed for HDDs, it includes features such as Shock Resistant, Silent Seek Technology, and Ramp Load Technology for enhanced reliability and quieter operation, making it suitable for desktop PC use.
Our take
If you're looking for a dependable, no-frills internal drive for an older desktop system or a budget build, this Western Digital Blue 500GB HDD is a good candidate. The 7200 RPM speed ensures decent performance for everyday tasks, and the 16MB cache helps smooth out data access. While 500GB isn't huge by today's standards, it's ample for an OS and common applications. The SATA I interface is definitely older, which will limit peak transfer speeds, but it's still widely compatible. The inclusion of shock resistant and silent seek technologies are nice reliability additions for its $17.00 price.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 500GB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- Shock resistant features
- Affordable $17.00 price
Cons
- Older SATA I interface
- Modest 16MB cache
Specifications
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Color Blue
- Manufacturer Western Digital
- Product Line WD Blue
- UPC 0206177164013
- Brand Western Digital
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- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- HDD
- Model
- WD Blue
- MPN
- WD5000AAKX
- Features
- Shock Resistant, Silent Seek Technology, Ramp Load Technology
- Storage Capacity
- 500GB
- Interface
- SATA I
- Cache
- 16MB
- Rotation Speed
- 7200RPM
