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WD Blue 500GB Sata 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive
WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Drive - Designed for everyday computing - 3.5", SATA 6Gb/s, 7200RPM, 16MB Cache - WD5000AAKX
Item:TSD-500AAKX | Model:WD5000AAKX
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Product Information

WD Blue WD5000AAKX 500GB Hard Drive
The WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Drive - WD5000AAKX - provides performance and reliability for everyday computing. The WD Blue WD5000AAKX is built to the highest standards of quality and features a 500GB capacity at an affordable price. The WD Blue WD5000AAKX Blue Hard Drive features a SATA 6Gbps interface which increases airflow and offers less clutter in the computer system compared to PATA drives. Purchase the WD Blue WD5000AAKX Blue Hard Drive today!

What It Is and Why You Need It:

  • 500GB
  • SATA 6Gbps Interface
  • 7200 RPM

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Specifications

Specifications

Performance
Drive Type Internal
Capacity 500 GB
Interface Type SATA III 6Gbit/s
Spindle Speed (RPM) 7200
Buffer Memory 16MB
Configuration/Organization
Form Factor 3.5"
Environmental
Temperature, Operating (°C) 0 to 60
Temperature, Nonoperating (°C) -40 to 70
Hard Drives Additional Specs
Device Type Hard Drive
Capacity 500 GB
Form Factor 3.5"
Interface Serial ATA-600
Spindle Speed 7200 RPM
Buffer Size 16 MB

What You Should Know

What you should know

Important OEM Hard Drive Note:
 OEM hard drives do not include cables, software, or hardware (screws, brackets, etc.). Full manufacturer's warranty applies.

Please Note: In order to properly access the full capacity of an ATA interface hard drive or partition larger than 137GB and properly support 48-bit logical block addressing, Windows Vista , Windows XP Service Pack 1 or Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 are required. This issue does not affect SCSI hard drives.

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Warranty

Manufacturer Warranty
WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Drive - Designed for everyday computing - 3.5", SATA 6Gb/s, 7200RPM, 16MB Cache - WD5000AAKX

Limited warranty 24 months for parts and 24 months for labor.
Support URL: http://www.wdc.com
Support Phone Number: 949.672.7000.

  • Manufactured by: WD
    Warranty provided by: WD
    Limited Warranty: 24 months parts; 24 months labor
    Mfg Part No: WD5000AAKX
    UPC No: 718037773421
    Box Size: ( Length: 10, Width: 8, Depth: 2 )
    Shipping Weight: 1.0000 pound(s)
  • Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the address below and requesting the warranty for item number: TSD-500AAKX

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    Warranty Information
    7795 W. Flagler St. Suite 35
    Miami, FL. 33144

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Reviews

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4.6 (225 customer reviews)
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Reviewer:
Doug
Date:
Jun 13, 2013
Does the Job as expected.

Easy install, easy setup . . no problems of any kind (so far).

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Reviewer:
BostLabs
Date:
Jun 11, 2013
Great value!

I've always trusted WD after several disappointments with other drives from other manufacturers. They may have let me down but WD never has.

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Reviewer:
Papa Elf
Date:
Jun 09, 2013
Works fine and Good Value

WD stuff is solid and I purchased this one because it was at a mid-range price point. The pc I installed it in is 5 years old so I didn't want to throw a ton of money at it. I rated it a 5 star because there were ZERO hassles on the install and it took right off.

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Reviewer:
________
Date:
May 21, 2013
Works as Advertised - Does Exactly What I Wanted

I bought this drive to back up my system drive. I was able to clone my existing drive and then run off the cloned drive without issues. This drive works as advertised, and I would buy another one if I needed it.

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Reviewer:
Jim
Date:
May 18, 2013
Unhappy

I have purchased WD hardrives befor and they have always been exceptional. This particular one turned out to have a bad sector so I had problems with it. It was exchanged for me and I am very happy with the replacement hardrive.

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