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What is the main benefit of the BLACK 3.5" SATA III Internal Gaming Hard Drive?

The main benefit of this gaming hard drive is its high performance and fast data transfer speeds, which reduce loading times and enhance the gaming experience.

What is StableTrac Technology and how does it improve the hard drive's performance?

StableTrac Technology secures the motor shaft inside the hard drive, reducing system-induced vibrations from other gaming hardware components. This results in more accurate tracking during read and write operations, enhancing both performance and reliability.

What is the advantage of the dual processor in the BLACK 3.5" SATA III Internal Gaming Hard Drive?

The dual processor offers twice the processing power of a single-core processor. This ensures maximum drive performance, allowing games to load faster.

Can I use the BLACK 3.5" SATA III Internal Gaming Hard Drive for purposes other than gaming?

Yes, while it's optimized for gaming, this hard drive can also be used for other high-demand tasks that require large storage capacities and fast data transfer speeds.

What is the benefit of pairing a BLACK 3.5" SATA III Internal Gaming Hard Drive with a WD_BLACK SSD?

Pairing this gaming hard drive with a WD_BLACK SSD creates a dual-drive configuration that maximizes your gaming experience, allowing you to store more of your favorite games and their downloadable content (DLC).

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WD_BLACK 3.5" SATA III Internal Gaming Hard Drive Specifications

General

General

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  • Available Capacities

    10TB, 8TB, 6TB, 4TB, 2TB, 1TB, 500GB

  • Recording Technology

    CMR

  • Connector

    SATA

  • Form Factor

    3.5" (88.9mm)

  • Advanced Format (AF)

    Yes

  • RoHS Compliant

    Yes

Performance

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  • Interface transfer rate (max)

    Buffer to host: 6 Gb/s

    Host to/from drive (sustained):
    10TB: 263 MB/s
    8TB: 128MB: 238 MB/s, 256MB: 267 MB/s
    6TB: 128MB: 229 MB/s, 256MB: 267 MB/s
    4TB: 202 MB/s
    2TB: 164 MB/s
    1TB: 150 MB/s
    500GB: 150 MB/s

  • Cache (MiB)

    10TB: 256
    8TB: 128, 256
    6TB: 128, 256
    4TB: 256
    2TB: 64
    1TB: 64
    500GB: 64

  • Performance Class

    7200 RPM

Reliability/Data Integrity

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  • Load/Unload Cycles

    300000

  • Non-Recoverable Read Errors

    <1 in 1014 (Per Bits Read)

Power Management

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  • Average Power Requirements (W)

    Read/Write:
    10TB: 8.4
    8TB: 128MB: 8.7, 256MB: 6.9
    6TB: 128MB: 8.7, 256MB: 6.9
    4TB: 9.1
    2TB: 9.5
    1TB: 6.8
    500GB: 6.8

    Idle:
    10TB: 4.6
    8TB: 128MB: 7.9, 256MB: 6.5
    6TB: 128MB: 7.9, 256MB: 6.5
    4TB: 5.8
    2TB: 8.1
    1TB: 6.1
    500GB: 6.1

    Standby and Sleep:
    10TB: 0.5
    8TB: 128MB: 0.29, 256MB: 0.3
    6TB: 128MB: 0.29, 256MB: 0.3
    4TB: 1
    2TB: 1.3
    1TB: 0.8
    500GB: 0.8

Environmental

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  • Temperature

    Operating: 41 Degree F to 131 Degree F (5 Degree C to 55 Degree C), 41 Degree F to 140 Degree F (5 Degree C to 60 Degree C)
    Non-operating: -40 Degree F to 158 Degree F (-40 Degree C to 70 Degree C)

  • Shock (Gs)

    Operating (2 ms, read/write):
    10TB: 30
    8TB: 128MB: 30, 256MB: 70
    6TB: 128MB: 30, 256MB: 70
    4TB: 30
    2TB: 30
    1TB: 30
    500GB: 30

    Operating (2 ms, read):
    10TB: 70
    8TB: 70
    6TB: 70
    4TB: 70
    2TB: 70
    1TB: 70
    500GB: 70

    Non-operating (2 ms):
    10TB: 250
    8TB: 128MB: 250, 256MB: 300
    6TB: 300
    4TB: 300
    2TB: 300
    1TB: 350
    500GB: 350

  • Acoustics (dBA)

    Idle:
    10TB: 34
    8TB: 128MB: 28, 256MB: 29
    6TB: 128MB: 28, 256MB: 29
    4TB: 29
    2TB: 29
    1TB: 29
    500GB: 29

    Seek (average):
    10TB: 38
    8TB: 128MB: 34, 256MB: 36
    6TB: 128MB: 34, 256MB: 36
    4TB: 36
    2TB: 34
    1TB: 30
    500GB: 30

Physical

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  • Dimensions (H x L x W)

    5.79 x 4 x 1.03" (147.06 x 101.6 x 26.16mm)

  • Weight

    10TB: 26.4 oz (748.42g)
    8TB: 128MB: 26.4 oz (748.42g), 256MB: 25.22 oz (715g) (+/-10%)
    6TB: 128MB: 26.4 oz (748.42g), 256MB: 25.22 oz (715g) (+/-10%)
    4TB: 25.28 oz (716.67g) ( +/- 10%)
    2TB: 21.12 oz (598.74g)
    1TB: 15.84 oz (449.05g)
    500GB: 15.2 oz (430.91g)

  • UPC Codes

    128MB Cache 6TB: 718037895086 | 256MB Cache 4TB: 718037856001 | 256MB Cache 10TB: 718037882420 | 64MB Cache 500GB: 718037800233 | 256MB Cache 4TB: 718037896717 | 512MB Cache 10TB: 718037901268 | 256MB Cache 6TB: 718037896731 | 256MB Cache 8TB: 718037858470 | 128MB Cache 8TB: 718037895093

About WD_BLACK 3.5" SATA III Internal Gaming Hard Drive

Where Performance and Capacity Meet Gaming
With capacities up to 10TB, WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives let you download the latest AAA titles while also keeping your ever-growing catalog of classics and favorites ready to play. Don't compromise on your game collection. Store more and game more with WD_BLACK.

Gaming Performance and Capacity
WD_BLACK is purpose-built to enhance your PC gaming experience. Available with an impressive 256 MB of DRAM cache on higher capacity models, the WD_BLACK HDD is performance-optimized so you can spend more time gaming and less time loading. Combine a WD_BLACK HDD with a WD_BLACK SSD for a dual-drive configuration that maximizes your gaming experience while letting you keep more of your favorite games. The WD_BLACK HDD gives you fast hard drive speeds and high capacity for an inspiring game storage solution.

Drive Your Game
The WD_BLACK HDD is the perfect storage solution for your gaming rig, offering large cache sizes plus large capacities to store your favorite titles and their downloadable content (DLC). Paired with an SSD, the powerful drive delivers exceptional system performance and capacity.

Store More, Play More
With capacities up to 10TB, WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drives let you download the latest AAA titles while also keeping your ever-growing catalog of classics and favorites ready to play. Don't compromise on your game collection. Store more and game more with WD_BLACK.

Increased Reliability
The WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive is equipped with StableTrac Technology (2TB and larger models). This secures the motor shaft inside of the hard drive to increase reliability and help reduce impact due to system-induced vibrations from other components such as additional gaming hardware. Stabilizing the platters inside the WD_BLACK drive results in more accurate tracking in a particular sector during read and write operations, optimizing performance and reliability.

Commanding Performance
The WD_BLACK drive delivers high-speed read rates and transfers of your games with impressive cache sizes of up to 256 MB of DRAM on our high-capacity models. Western Digital's Dynamic Cache Technology improves caching algorithms in real time to allocate and optimize cache between reads and writes. Spend less time loading and more time winning.

Battle-Tested Dual Processor
When it comes to processing power, more is better for loading today's larger games. The WD_BLACK Gaming Hard Drive features a dual-core processor that offers twice the processing capability as a single-core processor to maximize drive performance for getting into the game faster.

WD_BLACK 3.5" SATA III Internal Gaming Hard Drive Features

  • Designed for gamers, system builders, and professionals
  • 2x DRAM cache up to 256MiB for faster read speeds on higher capacity models
  • StableTrac and Dynamic Cache Technology (2TB and up)

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 60 months.

Key Features

  • Upgrade your gaming rig with this WD_BLACK hard drive, designed for peak performance.
  • Get ample storage capacity for all your games and media with this reliable HDD.
  • Experience fast data access with a 7200 RPM drive speed, reducing load times.
  • This 3.5" internal hard drive is perfect for desktop gaming and high-performance PCs.
  • Enjoy long-term reliability with WD's 5-year limited warranty on this gaming hard drive.
  • Utilize Acronis True Image WD Edition software for easy backup and drive management.

What's in the box:

  • WD_BLACK 3.5" SATA III Internal Gaming Hard Drive
  • Acronis True Image WD Edition Software
  • User Manual
  • WD 5 Year Limited Warranty