Pros
- Powerful and high capacity
Cons
- Expensive
At A Glance
Bare drive offers strong performance and high capacity, but is more expensive than most.
Manufacturer’s Description
WD Caviar SE16 7200 RPM next-generation SATA hard drive features 500 GB of storage and a 16 MB cache for lightning-fast performance. Yes, this reliable drive is fast, but it still delivers technologically advanced acoustics and cool operation. Designed for high-performance computers, multimedia and gaming systems.
The Specs
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| Part Number | WD5000KS |
| Inventory Number | 25105 |
| Storage | |
| Drive size | 500.0 GB |
| Hard Drive Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Ports and Connections | |
| Available Interfaces | SATA-300 |
| Serial ATA | SATA-300 |
| Included Software | |
| Included Software | Data Lifeguard software |
| General | |
| Buffer Size | 16.0 MB |
| Hardware | |
| Installation Kit Hardware | SATA cable |
Performance
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Interface Tested | SATA-300 |
| Test Version | 1 |
| WinZip Test | 336 |
| McAfee Virus Scan Test | 118.26 |
| Windows File Search Test | 136.56 |
| Ahead Nero Burning Test | 422 |
| ACDSee Test | 503 |
| Windows Files and Folders Test | 157.86 |
| Large File Test | 108.54 |
