WD Black 500GB | WD5003AZEX Powerful 3.5-Inch 500GB Gaming HDD with 7200 RPM, 64MB Cache & SATA 6 Gb/s for High-Performance PCs

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 | WD5003AZEX  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