💎 Western Digital 500GB Blue Desktop Hard DriveModel: WD5000AAKS-00A7B0 | 500GB Capacity | 7,200 RPM | SATA 3Gb/s | 16MB Cache

The Western Digital WD5000AAKS is a hallmark of the WD Blue (formerly Caviar Blue) line, engineered for solid performance and reliability for everyday computing. With a true 7,200 RPM spindle speed and a 16MB cache, this drive provides a snappy experience for operating system tasks and application loading. It is a time-tested favorite for desktop upgrades, budget builds, and legacy system maintenance.

📊 Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 💾 500 GB

• Interface: ⚡ SATA 3Gb/s (SATA II)

• Spindle Speed: 🏎️ 7,200 RPM

• Cache: 🧠 16 MB

• Form Factor: 📏 3.5-inch LFF

• Recording Technology: 🖋️ CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)

• Seek Time: ⏳ 8.9 ms (Average)

✅ Why This Drive Rocks

• Condition: ✨ Refurbished - Excellent. Professionally audited and verified for 100% health. Each drive has undergone a full surface scan to ensure it is free of bad sectors and has been secure-erased to NIST 800-88 standards.

• WhisperDrive Technology: WD’s specialized highly efficient power-management algorithms and "SoftSeek" technology make this one of the quietest and coolest-running 7,200 RPM drives in its class.

• ShockGuard & NoTouch Ramp Load: Protects the drive mechanics and the platter surfaces from shock and wear during transportation and daily use, ensuring long-term data safety.

• 512n Native Format: Native 512-byte sectors ensure 100% "plug-and-play" compatibility with older operating systems like Windows XP and Windows 7, as well as legacy cloning software that doesn't support 4K Advanced Format.

• Reliable CMR Performance: Unlike modern "budget" drives that use SMR, this CMR drive maintains consistent write speeds, making it much more reliable for OS installations and frequent file transfers.

📦 Compatibility & Use Case

• Target Systems: Perfect for mid-tower desktop PCs, Home Office workstations, and legacy computer restoration.

• Ideal Workloads: Primary OS boot drive for budget PCs, localized storage for documents/photos, and dedicated drives for older CCTV or DVR systems.

• Universal Compatibility: Works with any motherboard supporting SATA. It is also a great candidate for external USB 3.0 enclosures for use as a portable backup drive.