Western Digital WD3200AVJS 320 GB 3.5 in SATA Desktop Hard Drive
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About this product
The Western Digital WD3200AVJS is a 320 GB 3.5-inch SATA II hard drive designed for desktop use. It features a rotation speed of 7200 RPM and an 8MB cache, providing a balance of performance and capacity for general computing tasks. This HDD is a standard internal component for desktop systems, connecting via a SATA II interface. Its model, WD AV, suggests it may be optimized for audio/video applications, though primarily a desktop drive.
Our take
This Western Digital WD3200AVJS drive is a straightforward option for basic desktop storage, especially if you're upgrading an older system or need a boot drive for a budget build. The 320 GB capacity is modest by today's standards, suitable for an operating system and essential applications rather than a massive media library. A 7200 RPM spin speed and 8MB cache offer decent performance for everyday use, but the SATA II interface isn't the fastest available. If you're sensitive to California Prop 65 warnings, that's something to note, but for a simple, functional HDD, this does the job.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- SATA II interface for desktops
- 3.5-inch form factor
- Western Digital brand reliability
Cons
- Modest 320 GB storage capacity
- Small 8MB cache
- SATA II is an older interface
Specifications
- Machine Type Desktop
- Screen Size No Screen
- Size 320 GB
- MPN WD3200AVJS
- Item Length 7
- Model Number WD3200AVJS
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- Rotation Speed
- 7200RPM
- California Prop 65 Warning
- This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- HDD
- Product Type
- HDD
- Item Height
- 3
- Model
- WD AV
- Storage Capacity
- 320 GB
- Hard Drive Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Interface
- SATA II
- Item Width
- 5
- Product Line
- WD AV
- Cache
- 8MB
