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Silver 3.5-inch bare SATA hard drive with exposed circuit board

Western Digital

Western Digital WD1003FZEX 1TB 7200 RPM 64MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-F3FS-K6QZ7 MPN WD1003FZEX

1 TB desktop hard drive spins at 7200 RPM with 64 MB cache over SATA 6.0 Gb/s for creative workloads and gaming

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity1TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache64MB
  • FeaturesInspiring performance and capacity WD Black performance stor

Options 1TB 64MB Cache

  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast data access
  • 64 MB DRAM cache accelerates read and write operations
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface provides high throughput for desktop workloads
  • 1 TB capacity stores large game libraries and media projects
  • StableTrac and Dynamic Cache technologies enhance reliability and performance

WD Black 1TB desktop hard drive

The WD Black WD1003FZEX is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for desktop PCs that need high sustained throughput. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 64 MB DRAM cache and connects through a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface. The drive is aimed at creative professionals, gamers and system builders who work with large media files or game libraries.

Best for heavy workloads not portable use

This drive suits users who want maximum mechanical performance inside a full-size tower for tasks such as video editing, photo archives or game installs. It is not designed for laptop bays, external enclosures or scenarios that demand silent operation or solid-state latency. Builders needing a 2.5-inch form factor or an all-flash array should look elsewhere.

SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the SATA 6.0 Gb/s host interface combined with the 3.5-inch 26.10 mm height. Your motherboard must provide a standard SATA data port and power connector, and the case must accept a 147.00 mm long drive. If the system only offers M.2 slots or a smaller drive bay, this unit will not install.

Highlights

  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast data access
  • 64 MB DRAM cache accelerates read and write operations
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface provides high throughput for desktop workloads
  • 1 TB capacity stores large game libraries and media projects
  • StableTrac and Dynamic Cache technologies enhance reliability and performance

Specifications

BrandWD
SeriesBlack
ModelWD1003FZEX
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity1TB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache64MB
FeaturesInspiring performance and capacity
WD Black performance storage is designed to enhance your PC experience across heavier computing tasks whether you are a digital artist, video editor, photographer, or gamer. Available with an impressive 256MB of DRAM cache on higher capacity models, the WD Black PC drive is optimized for drive performance so you can spend more time experiencing the things you love most. Enhance your PC's performance even further when you combine a WD Black drive with an SSD for a dual drive configuration, allowing you to benefit from the additional caching of your o
UsageGaming Hard Drives
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)26.10mm
Width (maximum)101.60mm
Length (maximum)147.00mm
Shipping weight0.59 kg
Package size203 × 163 × 119 mm

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Questions about this item

What type of SATA port and power connector does the WD1003FZEX need to operate?

It requires a SATA 6.0Gb/s data port and a standard SATA power connector from the power supply.

Will the 3.5" form factor and 26.10mm height fit alongside older 3.5" drives in my case?

Yes, it uses the standard 3.5" form factor with a 26.10mm height, matching typical desktop drive bays.

How can I confirm the drive is running at its rated 7200 RPM after installation?

Use a tool like CrystalDiskInfo to verify the reported rotation speed shows 7200 RPM.

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