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Silver 2.5 inch bare SATA hard drive with circuit board visible

Western Digital

Western Digital Scorpio Black WD1600BEKT 160GB 7200RPM 16MB 2.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-ZC23-60NQ9

A 2.5-inch SATA hard drive with 160 GB capacity, 7200 RPM speed and a 16 MB buffer for fast laptop or desktop storage

  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access
  • 160 GB capacity stores operating system and applications
  • 16 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface fits standard 2.5 inch laptop bays
  • New condition bare drive ready for immediate installation

160 GB 2.5" SATA 7200 RPM Drive

This new 160 GB internal hard drive uses a 2.5 inch form factor with a SATA 3Gb/s interface. It spins at 7200 RPM and includes a 16 MB buffer for data caching. The bare drive is intended for notebook or compact desktop bays.

Who This Suits

Builders replacing a failed 2.5 inch SATA drive in an older laptop or small-form-factor PC will find the correct interface and spindle speed here. Buyers who need more capacity than 160 GB or a faster 6Gb/s SATA link should look elsewhere.

Deciding Specification

The SATA 3Gb/s interface is the single specification that determines whether this drive fits your system. Confirm your host controller supports this generation before purchase.

Highlights

  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates data access
  • 160 GB capacity stores operating system and applications
  • 16 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface fits standard 2.5 inch laptop bays
  • New condition bare drive ready for immediate installation

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How often should the 7200RPM WD1600BEKT be checked for mechanical wear?

Mechanical drives benefit from SMART monitoring every few months; listen for unusual clicks and keep backups current as the 160GB platters age.

What limits sustained write speed on the 16MB cache SATA 3Gb/s interface?

The 3Gb/s SATA ceiling and 16MB buffer cap sequential throughput well below modern SSD levels during long transfers.

How much heat and noise does the 2.5-inch 7200RPM drive produce in all-day use?

Expect noticeable warmth and audible seek noise from the 7200RPM spindle; laptop cooling must handle the extra thermal load.

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