Western Digital WD5000AZLX 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA Internal Desktop Hard Drive
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About this product
The Western Digital WD5000AZLX is a 500GB 3.5-inch internal desktop hard drive operating at 7,200 RPM. It features a 32MB cache and connects via an eSATA interface. This drive is designed for desktop systems, offering a balance of capacity and speed for general computing tasks or as a dedicated storage volume.
Our take
This Western Digital 500GB internal desktop drive offers a decent blend of capacity and performance for its class. The 7,200 RPM speed combined with a 32MB cache should provide snappy performance for booting an OS or running applications, making it a good choice for a system refresh or as a secondary storage drive. However, it's important to note the eSATA interface, which is less common for internal drives than standard SATA. Ensure your motherboard has an eSATA port or you have an adapter if you plan to use it internally. For external enclosure use with eSATA, it's a straightforward fit.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7,200 RPM rotation speed
- 32 MB cache
- 500 GB storage capacity
- 3.5-inch internal desktop form factor
Cons
- eSATA interface, less common for internal use
- 500 GB capacity may be limiting for some
Specifications
- Custom Bundle No
- Interface eSATA
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Rotation Speed 7200RPM
- MPN WD5000AZLX-75K2TA0
- SATA Form Factor 3.5"
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- Modified Item
- No
- Storage Capacity
- 500GB
- Cache
- 32MB
- Brand
- WD
- Form Factor
- 3.5"
