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I use this HDD as a backup to an SSD, paired in RAID1. It does the job, doesn't make any noise and doesn't seem to get too hot.
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Western Digital WD Caviar Blue 500 GB SATA 6Gb/s
3.5" 500 GB 7200 RPM 32 MB Serial ATA 6Gb/s Hard Disk Drive - WD5000AZLX (bulk)
Last price 59€95
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Overview
Western Digital
Reliable drive with robust design
With its Serial ATA III interface (6Gb/s) and 32 MB cache memory, the WD Caviar Blue offers a wide range of high-performance features. This reliable drive is not only fast, it is also technologically advanced acoustically and does not heat up. Designed for high-performance computers, multimedia systems and gaming consoles.
Key Features :
- 32 MB cache: More cache equals faster performance.
- Low Operating Temperature: Western Digital hard drives are designed to have the lowest power consumption of any high-capacity desktop hard drive, reducing operating temperature for greater reliability.
- Quiet Drive: These highly reliable drives have technologically advanced acoustics. Using WhisperDrive and SoftSeek technologies, Western Digital has reduced noise to levels virtually imperceptible to the human ear in the home or office.
- IntelliSeek: Calculates optimal seek speeds to reduce power consumption, noise and vibration.
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Like all our hard drives, this is a bulk (bare) version, sold without tablecloths or accessories.
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General information |
Product name |
Western Digital WD Caviar Blue 500 GB SATA 6Gb/s |
Brand |
Western Digital | |
Model |
WD5000AZLX | |
Main characteristics |
Interface with the computer |
Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3) |
Hard drive format |
3" 1/2 | |
Capacity |
500 GB | |
Performance |
Rotation speed |
7200 RPM |
Cache size |
32 MB | |
Recording technology |
CMR | |
Design |
Hard drive type |
HDD (Hard Disk Drive) |
Use |
for PC | |
Physical characteristics |
Width |
101.6 mm |
Height |
26.1 mm | |
Depth |
147 mm | |
Weight |
750 g | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
Product referenced on 8 Jun 2016
Customer reviews
Global rating
10/10
based on 8 reviews
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Number of reviews: 24 Average rating: 9
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Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
WD Caviar Hard Drive
I ordered two 500 GB Western Digital disks that I received quickly and I am very happy with them, as they correspond to my expectations. I am very happy with my two purchases.
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Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 9
The quality of Western Digital
As a fan of Western Digital or Seagate drives, this drive is faster than the older versions for an equal capacity of 500GB. The 6GB/S sata III is really a plus especially for a drive that only supports the operating system. In addition there is 64MB of buffer memory. I used to use smaller capacity drives for the speed of reading.
I'm really pleased with the performance of this drive and highly recommend it, especially at this price!Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 14 Average rating: 10
perfect hard drive
I replaced my old 320GB hard drive with this WD 500TB hard drive and it's perfect, I can finally store lots of games with no worries about space!
It's fast, quiet and a great price!
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Number of reviews: 29 Average rating: 9
Does the job
Spare disk set up in a RAID1 cluster of 2 disks of the same reference in Software RAID under GNU/Linux Fedora distribution.
Long time fan of WD disks and no problems so far, so I hope it lasts.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
Satisfied
Satisfied, yes.
My questions "today": why DD were guaranteed 3 years ago ... a long time ago ...
I'm still suspicious of programmed obsolescence. To be seen in time, then.Review automatically translated -
Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
1st contact with LDLC Paris First advice 1st purchase Satisfied
Product corresponding to what I was looking for: WD for system disk (reinstallation of W7) of a PC equipped with 4 other DD for video editing. Installed 3 weeks ago, everything is fine. In my experience, Western Digital HDDs are "noisier" than competitors but a bit faster, more reliable and solid.
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Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 7
Notice
Hard disk mounted on a PC, but I notice that it is noisy, and that worries me a little. To be continued.
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