WD - BLACK 8TB Gaming Internal Hard Drive
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Specifications
- Storage Capacity8000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDRotational Speed7200 revolutions per minuteMaximum Read Speed267 megabytes per secondMaximum Write Speed267 megabytes per secondForm Factor3.5 in.
- 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: 267 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 267 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: WD8002FZBX
- 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: 267 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 267 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: 256 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: 718037858470
Upgrade today with the latest generation of the WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive for the capacity you need and the performance you want. Available with up to 256 MiB of DRAM cache on higher-capacity models, WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives are optimized for performance so you can spend more time playing the games you love most. Combine 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, upgrading your older or slower hard drive to the latest generation of WD_BLACK HDDs gives you speedy performance, high capacities, and industry-leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution.
- Gaming Performance and Capacity: WD_BLACK is purpose-built to enhance your PC gaming experience. Available with an impressive 256 MiB of DRAM cache on higher capacity models, the WD_BLACK HDD is performance-optimized so you can spend more time gaming and less time loading.
- Drive Your Game: The WD_BLACK HDD is the 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: The WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive is 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: The WD_BLACK drive delivers high-speed read rates and transfers of your games with impressive cache sizes of up to 256 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
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.
- Product specifications subject to change without notice. Pictures shown may vary from actual products.
Q: What is the maximum read and write speed of the hard drive?
A: The maximum read and write speed of the hard drive is 267 megabytes per second.
Q: Is the hard drive compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems?
A: This hard drive is compatible with Windows operating systems, but will require reformatting to work with Mac operating systems.
Q: What is the warranty period for the hard drive?
A: The industry-leading limited warranty for this hard drive is 5 years.
Q: Does the hard drive come with any software?
A: This hard drive includes Acronis True Image WD Edition software.
Q: What is the cache size of the hard drive?
A: This hard drive has a cache buffer size of 256 megabytes.
A: Hi, Thank you for your query, The WD Black 6TB Gaming Internal Hard Drive is designed for use in PCs and does not meet the specifications required to function as an internal hard drive for a PS5.
A: Hi, Please know that the WD Black Gaming Drive is an internal storage hard drive and its size is 3.5 inches. For more detailed information about the drive transfer rate (max), Please refer to the link: https://products.wdc.com/library/SpecSheet/ENG/2579-810368.pdf
Q: Which data cables are good for this hard drive?
A: Hello, Please be informed that use a SATA cable to connect the hard drive to the motherboard. Please refer to the link to know more about the drive: https://www.westerndigital.com/en-in/products/internal-drives/wd-black-desktop-sata-hdd?sku=WD5003AZEX
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good drive for a good price!
Sometimes you dont need to be the fastest! Sometimes you gotta be the strongest. This drive will hold a massive amount of data at a good speed too. Using one for my Plex server but I want another one to hold older games that dont need SSD speeds. It looks cool too.
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Posted by TruAmerican1776
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great quiet and reliable hard drive
The hard drive was perfect right out of the box. It is super quiet and responsive. I love the fact that it has 8TB of storage and the reliability of Western Digital. Highly recommend for your storage needs. I didn't need the performance of a gaming hard drive, but I appreciate the reliability of this drive backed by a 5 year western digital warranty. It is also CMR versus the SMR style of similarly sized/priced Seagate drives.
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Posted by JimG83
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Most are good - this one wasn't
I've used three of these drives in the past and have had no problem at all. The one I received was defective and had to be replaced by WD under warranty. Their replacement took twice as long as told by the support staff (nearly 3 weeks).
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Posted by wibbs
