Pros

  • Inexpensive

Cons

  • Lacks bundled extras

At A Glance

This solid option costs little and bundles the free Google Desktop software.

Manufacturer’s Description

WD Caviar SE16 7200 RPM next-generation SATA hard drive features 320 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 WD3200KS
Inventory Number 25659
Storage
Drive size 320.0 GB
Hard Drive Speed 7200 RPM
Included Software
Included Software Google Desktop tools
General
Buffer Size 16.0 MB
Ports and Connections
Available Interfaces SATA-300
Serial ATA SATA-300

Performance

PC World Test Center
Interface tested SATA-300
Performance
Primary Volume - Virus Scan 52.46
Primary Volume - Windows File Search 163.92
Internal Read - WinZip 344
Internal Write - Large File 118.14
Internal Read - ACDSee 514
Test Version 2
Internal Read - Ahead Nero Burning 506
Internal Write - Files and Folders 176.1