Western Digital WD5000AADS 500 GB SATA Hard Drive Prices

As Hard Drive capacities increase the power required to run those drives increases as well. WD Caviar Green drives make it possible for energy-conscious customers to build system: s with higher capacities and the right Balance: of system: performance ensured reliability and energy conservation. Type Hard drive: Internal. Form Factor: 3.5 x 1/3H. Dimensions: (WxDxH) 4 in x 5.8 in x 1 in. Capacity: 500 GB. Interface Type Serial: ATA-300. Data Transfer Rate: 300 MBps. Buffer Size: 32 MB.

Western Digital 500 GB SATA OEM Desktop Hard Drive WD5000AADS (Caviar Green)

Ideal for Windows and Mac desktops, the Western Digital Caviar Green is a 3.5-inch hard drive. The SATA interface enables you to transfer data between this WD internal HDD and the host, at speeds of up to 3 Gbps. With a 32 MB cache memory, this 7, 200 rpm hard drive lets you search and retrieve stored records within seconds. The GreenPower technology helps the Western Digital Caviar Green to operate at a lower temperature, hence extending its service life. The IntelliPower feature guides the spin speed, data transfer rate, and data caching of this WD internal HDD. The IntelliSeek feature reduces the power consumption rate of this 7, 200 rpm hard drive.

WESTERN DIGITAL - NEW WITH STANDARD MFG WARRANTY. CAVIAR GREEN 500GB 7200RPM SATA-II 7PIN 32MB BUFFER 3.5INCH HARD DISK DRIVE. WD5000AADS IN STOCK.

Available in capacities up to 2 TB, WD Caviar Green SATA hard drives reduce power consumption by up to 40% and offer best-in-class acoustics and operating temperature. Based on WD s exclusive GreenPower technology, these drives are designed to deliver power savings as the primary attribute. As hard drive capacities increase, the power required to run those drives increases as well. WD Caviar Green drives make it possible for energy-conscious customers to build systems with higher capacities and the right balance of system performance, ensured reliability, and energy conservation. They are ideal for PCs, external storage and other devices that require lower power consumption and cool, quiet operation. Reduced power consumption WD has reduced power consumption by up to 40 percent compared to standard desktop drives with the combination of WD s IntelliSeek, NoTouch, and IntelliPower technologies. Helps enable eco-friendly PCs WD Caviar Green drives yield an average drive power savings of 4-5 watts over standard desktop drives making it possible for our energy-conscious customers to build systems with higher capacities and the right balance of system performance, ensured reliability, and energy conservation. Cool and quiet WD GreenPower Technology yields lower operating temperatures for increased reliability and low acoustics for ultra-quiet PCs and external drives. Massive capacity Capacities up to 2 TB offer the most available capacity for storage-intensive programs and space-hungry operating systems, like Windows Vista , with plenty of room left over for photos, music, and video. Perfect for external drives External drive manufacturers can eliminate the need for a fan in a high-capacity product with a WD Caviar Green drive, the coolest and quietest in its class. IntelliPower A fine-tuned balance of spin speed, transfer rate and caching algorithms designed to deliver both significant power savings and solid performance. IntelliSeek Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise, and vibration. NoTouch ramp load technology The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit. Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) Employs PMR technology to achieve even greater areal density. Low power spin-up WD Caviar Green drives consume less current during startup allowing lower peak loads. Advanced power technology Electronic components deliver best-in-class low power consumption for reduced power requirements and increased reliability. Ideal For: Environmentally friendly PCs and external storage requiring lower power consumption and cool, quiet operation.

Western Digital 500 GB SATA OEM Desktop Hard Drive WD5000AADS (Caviar Green)