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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with black label

Western Digital

Western Digital VelociRaptor WD2500HHTZ 250GB 10000RPM 64MB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-EGGB-CT18V

A 250 GB, 10,000 RPM desktop hard drive with 64 MB cache and SATA 6 Gb/s interface

  • 10 000 RPM spindle speeds up OS boot and app launches
  • 64 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother multitasking
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface keeps data flowing at full link speed
  • 250 GB capacity fits operating system plus key programs
  • 5-inch form factor drops straight into standard desktop bays

High-speed 250 GB SATA hard drive

The Western Digital VelociRaptor WD2500HHTZ is a new 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a 10000 RPM spindle and a 64 MB cache. It connects through a SATA 6 Gb/s interface and provides 250 GB of storage for desktop systems that need faster mechanical access times.

Suits builds that prioritise low latency over

This drive fits users who want quicker boot and application load times from a traditional hard drive. It is not intended for buyers who need several terabytes of space or who prefer the silent operation and lower power draw of solid-state storage.

10000 RPM spindle speed

The 10000 RPM rotation rate is the specification that separates this VelociRaptor from standard desktop drives. If your workload benefits from reduced rotational latency, this is the defining figure to match against your requirements.

Highlights

  • 10 000 RPM spindle speeds up OS boot and app launches
  • 64 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother multitasking
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface keeps data flowing at full link speed
  • 250 GB capacity fits operating system plus key programs
  • 5-inch form factor drops straight into standard desktop bays

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3.5" SATA VelociRaptor WD2500HHTZ and what step is often missed?

Mount the 3.5" drive in a standard bay, connect the SATA 6Gb/s data cable and a SATA power connector, then ensure the motherboard SATA mode is set to AHCI so the 10000RPM drive operates at full speed.

What maintenance or replacement will the WD2500HHTZ need later?

The 250GB 10000RPM mechanical drive has no user-serviceable parts; plan to replace the entire unit if the 64MB cache or spindle motor degrades after years of continuous operation.

What limit appears first on the WD2500HHTZ during sustained heavy writes?

The 64MB buffer fills quickly under prolonged sequential writes, forcing the 10000RPM platters to become the throughput bottleneck before the SATA 6Gb/s interface saturates.

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