WD - Blue 8TB PC Internal Hard Drive for Desktops
Customers are saying
Customers recognize the product for its exceptional reliability and impressive overall performance. Users frequently highlight the generous storage capacity and note that the installation process is straightforward. Additionally, many appreciate the decent speeds provided by the device.
Storage Capacity
8000GBFeatures
WD Blue 3.5-inch PC HDD
WD Blue internal hard drives deliver solid reliability for office and web applications, and they are perfect for extra storage for desktop PCs and in-office applications.
NoTouch Ramp Load Technology
The recording head never touches the disk media, ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit.
Low Power Consumption
State-of-the-art seeking algorithms and advanced power management features ensure low power consumption.
Upgrading Your Drive Is Easy
Seamlessly migrate your current system to your new Western Digital drive using Acronis True Image WD Edition software, available as a free download on the Western Digital Support site.
The Western Digital Advantage
As an industry-leading hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital stands behind their PC storage solutions with a 2-year limited warranty included with every WD Blue hard drive.
Specifications
- Storage Capacity8000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDRotational Speed5640 revolutions per minuteMaximum Read Speed215 megabytes per secondMaximum Write Speed215 megabytes per secondForm Factor3.5 in.
Reviews
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 21 reviews
- Overall Performance (8)
- Storage (6)
- Installation Ease (3)
- Speed (3)
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| Overall Performance, Speed, Storage, Installation Ease | Overall Performance, Storage Capacity, Speed, Noise Level, Installation | Storage Capacity, Overall Performance, Speed, Price, Ease of use | Overall Performance |
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