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Silver 3.5 inch desktop hard drive with circuit board visible

Western Digital

Western Digital WD5003AZEX 500GB 7200 RPM 64MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-ZH10-1PFTF MPN WD5003AZEX

A 500 GB 3.5-inch desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 64 MB cache and a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface

  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity500GB
  • NAND Flash Memory TypeDesktop
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache64MB
  • FeaturesInspiring performance and capacity WD Black performance stor

Options 500GB 64MB Cache

  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • 64 MB cache buffer accelerates frequent read operations
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface provides high-throughput data transfer
  • 500 GB capacity stores games, media and project files
  • StableTrac and Dynamic Cache technologies enhance drive reliability

Capacity and purpose

The WD Black WD5003AZEX is a 500GB desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 64MB cache. It targets creative professionals, gamers and system builders who need responsive storage for heavier workloads.

SATA 6.0Gb/s throughput

The drive uses a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface, so sequential transfer rates cannot exceed the bus ceiling of 6.0Gb/s. Real-world throughput will be lower and limited by the mechanical 7200 RPM platters rather than the link speed.

Build and mounting

The 3.5-inch form factor measures 147.00mm long, 101.60mm wide and 26.10mm high, fitting standard drive bays. StableTrac and Dynamic Cache technologies are designed to reduce vibration and improve reliability during daily operation.

Highlights

  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • 64 MB cache buffer accelerates frequent read operations
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface provides high-throughput data transfer
  • 500 GB capacity stores games, media and project files
  • StableTrac and Dynamic Cache technologies enhance drive reliability

Specifications

BrandWD
SeriesBlack
ModelWD5003AZEX
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity500GB
NAND Flash Memory TypeDesktop
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. 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 operating system onto the SSD for increased performance.
For Creative Professionals
When it comes to storing your creativity and entire digital portfolio, look no further than WD Black performance sto
UsageGaming Hard Drives
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)26.10mm
Width (maximum)101.60mm
Length (maximum)147.00mm
Shipping weight0.57 kg
Package size226 × 155 × 76 mm

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Questions about this item

Which capacity from the WD Black series suits a gaming PC that needs fast 500GB storage?

The WD5003AZEX provides 500GB at 7200 RPM with 64MB cache, matching the stated capacity for heavy workloads.

What does the 7200 RPM speed deliver inside a desktop system?

The 7200 RPM spindle gives quicker platter access than slower drives, cutting load times for games and large creative files.

How does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface limit real-world throughput?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s link sets the maximum bus bandwidth, so sustained reads and writes cannot exceed that interface ceiling.

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