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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare unit

Western Digital

Western Digital WD5000AZLX FY6CW 500GB 7200RPM 6Gb/s 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-4HET-B6ZBH

A 500 GB desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 32 MB cache and a 6 Gb/s SATA interface for reliable bulk storage

  • 500 GB capacity for desktop storage
  • 7200 RPM spindle for responsive data access
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface for broad motherboard compatibility
  • 32 MB cache to smooth burst workloads
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays

Desktop 3.5" SATA HDD

The Western Digital WD Blue WD5000AZLX is a 500 GB internal hard drive built for desktop and all-in-one PCs. It spins at 7200 RPM and connects through a 6 Gb/s SATA interface with a 32 MB cache. The bare-drive format suits system builders adding mass storage to a new or existing machine.

Suits SSD pairing; not for primary OS drive

This drive works well as a secondary volume paired with an SSD to expand capacity for games, media and backups. Buyers who need a single fast boot drive should consider solid-state storage instead. The 500 GB capacity also limits users who require multi-terabyte space for large libraries.

7200 RPM spindle speed

The 7200 RPM rotation rate determines the sustained transfer performance and access latency of this SATA drive. It is the specification that defines whether the drive meets the throughput needs of a desktop workload.

Highlights

  • 500 GB capacity for desktop storage
  • 7200 RPM spindle for responsive data access
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface for broad motherboard compatibility
  • 32 MB cache to smooth burst workloads
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

What does the 7200RPM speed mean for everyday desktop use?

The 7200RPM spindle gives faster data access than slower drives, making it suitable as a primary boot drive or for storing frequently used applications and games.

How does the SATA 6Gb/s interface affect transfer speeds?

The SATA 6Gb/s interface supports up to 6Gb/s bandwidth, though actual throughput is limited by the drive’s mechanical speed and 32MB cache.

Will this 3.5-inch drive fit in my desktop case?

It uses the standard 3.5-inch form factor and SATA connectors, so it mounts in any desktop drive bay with a SATA data and power cable.

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