WD - BLACK 8TB Gaming Internal Hard Drive
Model: WD8002FZWX
SKU: 6462735
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- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 8000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 263 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 263 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Form Factor: 3.5 in.
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: WD
- Model Number: WD8002FZWX
- Product Name: BLACK 8TB Gaming Internal Hard Drive
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 8000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 263 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 263 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: Internal
- Product Compatibility: Desktop computers
- Form Factor: 3.5 in.
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Windows, Mac
- Bare Drive: true (Drive is sold without any pre-installed software.)
- Minimum System Requirements: PC; Mac (requires reformatting), WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives are performance-tested for use in gaming PCs and high-performance workstations. WD_BLACK desktop drives are not recommended for use in RAID environments.
- Features
- Security Features: None
- Data Encryption: true
- Usage: Gaming, Performance computing, Everyday computing
- Memory
- Cache Buffer Size: 128 megabytes (The data capacity of the cache buffer (or disk buffer) that acts as temporary memory for the drive. The cache holds the most recently and frequently used data to save the drive the extra step of pulling it from permanent storage every time it's needed, which helps increase the drive's overall speed.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.03 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 4 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 26.4 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: Acronis True Image WD Edition
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 5 Years
- Warranty - Labor: 5 Years
- Other
- UPC: 718037895093
Offer your customers the latest generation of the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives to give them the capacity they need and the performance they want. With up to 128 MiB of DRAM cache and storage capacities of up to 10TB, the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive maximizes drive and system performance, allowing your customers to spend more time playing the games they love most. Combine the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive with a WD_BLACK SSD for a dual-drive configuration, enabling additional caching of the operating system onto the SSD for even greater PC gaming performance. All together, the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive gives your customer performance, capacity, and an industry-leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution.
- Drive Your Game: Perfect storage solution for your gaming rig, offering large cache sizes plus large capacities to store your favorite titles and their downloadable content (DLC). Paired with an SSD, the powerful drive delivers exceptional system performance and capacity.
- Store More, Play More: With capacities up to 8TB, WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives let you download the latest AAA titles while also keeping your ever-growing catalog of classics and favorites ready to play. Don't compromise on your game collection. Store more and game more with WD_BLACK.
- Increased Reliability: Equipped with StableTrac Technology. This secures the motor shaft inside of the hard drive to increase reliability and help reduce impact due to system-induced vibrations from other components such as additional gaming hardware. Stabilizing the platters inside the WD_BLACK drive results in more accurate tracking in a particular sector during read and write operations, optimizing performance and reliability.
- Commanding Performance: Drive delivers high-speed read rates and transfers of your games with impressive cache sizes of up to 128 MiB of DRAM on our high-capacity models. Western Digital’s Dynamic Cache Technology improves caching algorithms in real time to allocate and optimize cache between reads and writes. Spend less time loading and more time winning.
- Battle-Tested Dual Processor: When it comes to processing power, more is better for loading today's larger games. The WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive features a dual-core processor that offers twice the processing capability as a single-core processor to help maximize drive performance for geting into the game faster.
- An Industry-Leading 5-Year Limited Warranty: Compared to standard hard drives, our WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives pass more strenuous and aggressive internal testing over a longer period of time which is why the WD_BLACK drive is backed by an industry-leading 5-year limited warranty.
- Drive Your Game: Perfect storage solution for your gaming rig, offering large cache sizes plus large capacities to store your favorite titles and their downloadable content (DLC). Paired with an SSD, the powerful drive delivers exceptional system performance and capacity.
- Store More, Play More: With capacities up to 8TB, WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives let you download the latest AAA titles while also keeping your ever-growing catalog of classics and favorites ready to play. Don't compromise on your game collection. Store more and game more with WD_BLACK.
- Increased Reliability: Equipped with StableTrac Technology. This secures the motor shaft inside of the hard drive to increase reliability and help reduce impact due to system-induced vibrations from other components such as additional gaming hardware. Stabilizing the platters inside the WD_BLACK drive results in more accurate tracking in a particular sector during read and write operations, optimizing performance and reliability.
- Commanding Performance: Drive delivers high-speed read rates and transfers of your games with impressive cache sizes of up to 128 MiB of DRAM on our high-capacity models. Western Digital’s Dynamic Cache Technology improves caching algorithms in real time to allocate and optimize cache between reads and writes. Spend less time loading and more time winning.
- Battle-Tested Dual Processor: When it comes to processing power, more is better for loading today's larger games. The WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive features a dual-core processor that offers twice the processing capability as a single-core processor to help maximize drive performance for geting into the game faster.
- An Industry-Leading 5-Year Limited Warranty: Compared to standard hard drives, our WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives pass more strenuous and aggressive internal testing over a longer period of time which is why the WD_BLACK drive is backed by an industry-leading 5-year limited warranty.
Whats Included
- BLACK Gaming 8TB Internal SATA Hard Drive for Desktops
- Acronis True Image WD Edition Software
- Quick install guide
- BLACK Gaming 8TB Internal SATA Hard Drive for Desktops
- Acronis True Image WD Edition Software
- Quick install guide
Disclaimers
- Requires reformatting for Mac
- Western Digital, the Western Digital design, the Western Digital logo, StableTrac and WD_BLACK are registered trademarks or trademarks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries.
- Acronis and True Image are registered trademarks of Acronis International GmbH in the United States and other countries.
- Requires reformatting for Mac
- Western Digital, the Western Digital design, the Western Digital logo, StableTrac and WD_BLACK are registered trademarks or trademarks of Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates in the US and/or other countries.
- Acronis and True Image are registered trademarks of Acronis International GmbH in the United States and other countries.
A: You may want to take a look at the model#. There are models that have 64mb, 128mb, 256mb. This 1 in particular is 256mb.
Q: is there a reason micro centers so much cheeper???
A: Hello, Please know that we have our prices updated on our official online store. Please visit for more information on mentioned link: https://www.westerndigital.com/support -Need Help? Please see our "'Contact Us" page for information.
Q: Will this work for an Xbox series x
A: Not without a powered adapter, and only with older games.
A: If you check the net and the WD web site this is only 128MB cache; not a 256MB cache for the 8TB model. If you want 256MB cache; then you need to order the 10TB model.
Q: Is this compatible with Alienware Aurora R12?
A: I have an R9, and I'm pretty sure they're the same ugly metal on the inside. There should be at least one 3.5" caddy near the top with blue plastic grips to pull it out. Mine was already occupied so I had to replace the one that was there. You can always get a USB 3 to HDD adapter, but you will need a separate power source for anything other than an SSD.
A: If you check the net and the WD web site this is only 128MB cache; not a 256MB cache for the 8TB model. If you want 256MB cache; then you need to order the 10TB model.
A: Yes and No only way this would work for a PS5 is if the drive was in a external drive case that could connect to the console via usb and even then all it could be used for is to hold the games that isn't able to fit on the internal storage of the PS5.
