Western Digital WD Blue 2.5" SATA 500GB Hard Drive 5400RPM WD5000LPCX
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About this product
The Western Digital WD Blue 2.5" SATA 500GB Hard Drive (model WD5000LPCX) is a compact internal HDD designed for laptops, Macs, and PCs, as well as gaming consoles like Xbox and PlayStation. It offers 500GB of storage capacity with a 5400 RPM rotation speed and a 16MB cache. This 2.5-inch form factor drive uses a SATA interface with a 6Gb/s transfer rate, making it suitable for general computing tasks. It is noted for its robust build and low noise operation.
Our take
If you're looking to upgrade an older laptop or add some extra storage to a console, this WD Blue 500GB drive is a decent option, especially at its price point. The 5400 RPM speed is standard for laptop drives, offering a good balance between performance and power efficiency. While 500GB isn't a huge amount of space by today's standards, it's enough for an operating system and a selection of frequently used applications or games. The robust and low-noise features are definitely a plus, ensuring a quiet operation, but the lack of a manufacturer warranty is a bit of a concern for long-term peace of mind.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 500GB storage capacity
- Compact 2.5-inch form factor
- Robust and low noise features
- SATA 6Gb/s interface
Cons
- No manufacturer warranty
- 5400 RPM speed isn't the fastest
- Only 16MB cache
Specifications
- Total Capacity 500GB
- Compatible avec Ordinateur portable, Mac, PC, xbox, Playstation
- MPN WD5000LPCX
- Modèle WD5000LPCX
- Types de lecteurs pris en charge HDD
- Capacité de stockage 500 Go
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- Form Factor
- 2.5 in
- Facteur de forme
- 2,5 po
- Pays d'origine
- Malaisie
- Nombre d'unités
- 1
- Taux de transfert
- 6gb/s
- Garantie du fabricant
- aucune
- Vitesse de lecture
- 6gb/s
- Caractéristiques
- Robuste, Faible niveau de bruit
- Rotation Speed
- 5400 RPM
- Brand
- WESTERN DIGITAL
- Format de stockage
- Disque dur seulement
- Couleur
- Blanc
- Marque
- Western Digital
- Gamme de produits
- WD Blue
- Model
- WD5000LPCX-22V0TT0
- Vitesse de rotation
- 5 400 tr/min
- Interface
- SATA
- Product Line
- WD Blue
- Cache
- 16 Mo
