Western Digital WD800JD-75MSA3 80 GB SATA Hard Drive
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About this product
This Western Digital Caviar WD800JD internal desktop hard drive offers an 80GB storage capacity within a 3.5-inch form factor. It operates with a SATA I interface and features a rotation speed of 7200RPM, backed by an 8MB cache. Designed for PC compatibility, this HDD also includes a temperature sensor, aiming for reliable performance within a desktop environment. Its silver color is a minor aesthetic detail for an internal component.
Our take
For those seeking a straightforward, compact internal hard drive for an older desktop system, this Western Digital Caviar 80GB unit is a practical choice. The 7200RPM speed and 8MB cache provide respectable performance for its capacity, making it suitable for basic operating systems or a small collection of essential applications. The SATA I interface is an older generation, so transfer speeds won't compare to modern drives, but it's perfectly functional for compatible systems. The inclusion of a temperature sensor is a nice detail, offering a measure of reliability monitoring. At this price, it serves a niche for legacy hardware.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 80GB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- 8MB cache
- Includes temperature sensor
Cons
- Older SATA I interface
- Limited 80GB storage capacity
Specifications
- Country of Origin Unknown
- Features Temperature Sensor
- Custom Bundle No
- Interface SATA I
- Cache 8 MB
- Storage Capacity 80 GB
Show all 16 specifications
- Compatible With
- PC
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Model
- WD800JD
- Product Line
- caviar
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Color
- Silver
- Rotation Speed
- 7200RPM
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
