The Western Digital WD Black 500GB | WD5003AZEX is a premium performance gaming hard drive designed specifically for gamers, system builders, and creative professionals who demand reliability and speed. WD Black 500GB | WD5003AZEXÂ 3.5-inch SATA HDD offers a 500GB formatted capacity, making it an ideal choice for storing high-quality game titles, downloadable content (DLC), and multimedia files. Featuring a fast 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 64 MB cache, this drive ensures smooth, responsive gameplay with quick load times. The WD5003AZEX integrates advanced CMR recording technology for optimized data integrity and efficient performance.
The WD Black 500GB | WD5003AZEX powerful WD Black drive supports a maximum interface transfer rate of 6 Gb/s, providing dependable data throughput for desktop PCs, gaming rigs, and all-in-one systems. Backed by Western Digital’s industry-leading 5-year limited warranty, the WD Black 500GB | WD5003AZEX promises enduring reliability with a load/unload cycle rating of 300,000 and a very low non-recoverable read error rate of less than 1 in 10^14 bits read. Its robust build includes RoHS compliance for environmental safety and enhanced shock tolerance (30 G operating shock). With an average power consumption that optimises energy use during heavy read/write operations and idle states, this drive seamlessly blends performance and efficiency.
Key Features
500GB formatted capacity storage
7200 RPM spindle speed for fast access
64MB cache for efficient data handling
SATA 6 Gb/s interface for high transfer rates
CMR recording technology ensuring data integrity
Load/unload cycles: 300,000 for enhanced durability
Low non-recoverable read error rate: <1 in 10^14 bits read
RoHS compliant and environmentally safe
Operating shock resistance: 30 G (2 ms read/write)
Industry-leading 5-year limited warranty by Western Digital
Suitable for gaming PCs, desktop systems, and multimedia builds
Average power consumption optimized for performance and efficiency

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