Western Digital's Blue drives are both cost effective and relatively fast, as hard drives go, thanks to the 32MB onboard cache and high-density platter technology. This makes it an acceptable primary drive for computers when cost is a major concern, though for most users a solid-state drive will give far better performance without too much of an increase in system price.
This update to the 500GB model boosts read and write speeds, and slightly decreases seek noise.
This update to the 500GB model boosts read and write speeds, and slightly decreases seek noise.
Model: Western Digital WD5000AZLX
Specifications
| Capacity | 500 GB |
| Rotation Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache Size | 32 MB |
| Form Factor | 3.5 Inch |
| Idle Noise | 29 dB |
| Seek Noise | 30 dB |
| Bearing Type | Fluid |
| Command Queueing | NCQ |
| Peak Power Draw | 6.8 Watts |
Performance | |
| Sequential Read (Peak) | 150 MB/s |
| Sequential Write (Peak) | 150 MB/s |
