Hard Drive | 1 TB Mechanical Hard Disk |
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National Stock Number | 7025-01-593-1747 |
WD Caviar Black 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM 64 MB Cache Internal Desktop 3.5" Hard Drive (WD1002FAEX ) (Old Model)
Digital Storage Capacity | 1 TB |
Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA-300 |
Connectivity Technology | SATA |
Brand | Western Digital |
Special Feature | Portable |
Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
Compatible Devices | Desktop |
Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
Color | Black |
About this item
- WD Caviar Black high performance 3.5- Inch SATA hard drive combines 7200 RPM, 64 MB cache, and SATA 6 Gb/s interface for the ultimate in power computing.
- High performance electronics architecture features dual processors and bigger, faster caches for maximum read and write speeds.
- StableTrac The motor shaft is secured at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for accurate tracking, during read and write operations.
- 5 year limited warranty.
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Storage Capacity | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 3.6 |
Easy to install | 4.4 | 4.6 | — | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Noise level | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | — |
Durability | 3.6 | 4.5 | — | — | 4.4 | 3.1 |
For gaming | 4.0 | 4.0 | — | — | 4.1 | — |
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storage capacity | 1 TB | 2 TB | 2000 GB | 1000 GB | 1 TB | 2000 GB |
hardware interface | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb | sata 6 0 gb |
compatible devices | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop | Desktop |
form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
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Technical Details
Brand | Western Digital |
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Series | Caviar Black |
Item model number | WD1002FAEX |
Hardware Platform | PC; Mac; Unix; Linux |
Operating System | Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac, Linux |
Item Weight | 1.52 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 5.8 x 4 x 1 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.8 x 4 x 1 inches |
Color | Black |
Flash Memory Size | 1 |
Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-300 |
Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
Manufacturer | Western Digital |
Language | English |
ASIN | B0036Q7MV0 |
National Stock Number | 7025-01-593-1747 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | January 3, 2008 |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #1,988 in Internal Hard Drives |
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Product Description
WD Caviar Black high performance 3.5-inch SATA hard drives combine 7200 RPM spin speed, 32 MB or 64 MB cache, SATA 3 Gb/s interface, and up to 2 TB capacity with an integrated dual processor for lightning-fast performance in demanding desktop, workstation, and multi-drive systems. Rock solid mechanical architecture and enhanced reliability features help protect the drive and the data stored on it. Backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
From the Manufacturer
WD Caviar Black Hard Drives – Maximum performance for power computing.
WD Caviar Black high performance 3.5-inch SATA hard drives combine 7200 RPM spin speed, an integrated dual processor, and dual actuator technology for lightning-fast performance in demanding desktop, workstation, and multi-drive systems. And 1 TB capacity gives you the space you need to hold enormous amounts of photos, videos, and files. Best of all these drives are backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
Why you should choose WD Caviar Black:
WD Caviar Black delivers industry-leading performance that's perfect for hard-core gaming and intensive photo and video editing.
Maximum performance.
Sophisticated performance enhancing features deliver the speed you need to work faster, not longer.
No compromises.
High performance, high reliability, cutting edge technology and a 5-year limited warranty make up WD Caviar Black, the ideal drive for those who demand only the best.
Award winning.
This 7200 RPM speedster is at the top of its class when it comes to performance and reliability.
Ideal for:
- Power computing applications such as intensive photo or video editing
- Maxed out gaming systems
- Adding lots of storage in desktop PCs
- Adding extra storage space for photos, videos and music
Features:
SATA 6 Gb/s interface - Twice the interface speed with backwards compatibility to legacy SATA standards.
Dual processor - Twice the processing power to maximize performance.
Dynamic Cache - WD's dynamic caching algorithm improves performance in real time by optimizing cache allocation between reads and writes. For example, if there's an overwhelming percentage of read traffic as opposed to write traffic, the drive automatically allocates more cache for read data, which reduces congestion and improves overall drive performance.
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.
StableTrac - The motor shaft is secured at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for accurate tracking, during read and write operations which enables consistently higher performance.
Desktop / Consumer RAID environments - WD Caviar Black Hard Drives are tested and recommended for use in consumer-type RAID applications. (RAID-0 / RAID-1)*
*Business Critical RAID Environments – WD Caviar Blue Hard Drives are not recommended for and are not warranted for use in RAID environments utilizing Enterprise HBAs and/or expanders and in multi-bay chassis, as they are not designed for, nor tested in, these specific types of RAID applications. For all Business Critical RAID applications, please consider WD's Enterprise Hard Drives that are specifically designed with RAID-specific, time-limited error recovery (TLER), are tested extensively in 24x7 RAID applications, and include features like enhanced RAFF technology and thermal extended burn-in testing.
Upgrading your drive is easy - WD Acronis TrueImage, available as a free download on the WD Support site, enables you to copy all your data to a new drive so you don't have to reinstall your operating system to get all the benefits of a new drive. Note: Bare drive does not include any cables or mounting hardware.
The WD advantage - WD puts our products through extensive Functional Integrity Testing (F.I.T.) prior to any product launch. On average, each new product goes through 600,000 hours of testing. WD also has a detailed Knowledge Base with more than 1,000 helpful articles. You can also call toll-free support 7 days per week in the U.S. and Canada. See the WD Support site for full details.
WD-certified packaging - All WD drives purchased from Amazon.com are shipped in WD-certified hard drive packaging. It is designed and fully tested to provide WD products with the highest of safety while in transit. With WD-certified packaging, you can rest assured that your WD hard drive will arrive safely, fully protected, in a non-descript, easy-open package.
Compatibility
Works with Windows 7/Vista/XP/2000, Mac and Linux operating systems.
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Customers like the size, speed, ease of use, value, and storage space of the computer drive. For example, they mention it's big, fast, and easy to install. Some appreciate the large storage capacity, which handles large data files, games, and videos very well. That said, some complain about the price.
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Customers like the quality of the hard drive. They say it is very high quality, reliable, and solid. The drive is fast, quiet, and holds up under load. Customers also mention that the bearings are excellent and the condition was new as promised.
"...is very high with fast access times, fast spin rate, high data-throughput, twin processors, and large cache... it's one well tricked out drive...." Read more
"...: why I stress this is that I would rather pay $10 more for this very high quality Heavy Server Service Duty drive and NOT have a drive failure than..." Read more
"...is not a 2TB reliability winner, it is the most reliable high performance 2 TB drive on Marc Prieur's list...." Read more
"...While the drive is of great quality, it is just that - a drive, and nothing more. Expect to see a single WD box which contains the drive. Period...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the hard drive. They mention that it works well, has no bad functions, and has performed flawlessly. Some say that the hard disks were entirely usable while the array was rebuilding. Overall, most are happy with the results and the ease of installation.
"...The bottom line is... the WD Black drives have great performance, features, and are among the most reliable of the consumer drives with a marginal..." Read more
"...I have it, and it works great! Free from WD...." Read more
"...When all is said and done, I am thrilled with the results and the ease of this upgrade." Read more
"...After installing the jumper as shown on the drive's label, the drive worked great!..." Read more
Customers like the speed of the drive. They mention that it's really fast, the load times in games are on par with friends, and the transfer rate is no slower than the 500GB Seagate. They also say that it flies and everything runs flawlessly with speed. Customers also appreciate the fast access times, fast spin rate, and high data-throughput. They say that the 64MB cache increases the virtual speed of this drive.
"...the WD Black the performance is very high with fast access times, fast spin rate, high data-throughput, twin processors, and large cache... it's one..." Read more
"...You should explore this new HD technology ASAP. SSDs are so much faster than mechanical drives, you won't believe the performance increase...." Read more
"...with HD Tune Pro, has increased from 179.5 MB/s to 195.1 MB/s. Quick access time is likely the reason why WD recommends this drive for photo/video..." Read more
"...but it works well for what I bought it to do and the transfer rate is no slower than the 500GB Seagate Barracuda it supplements...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the hard drive. They say it provides good quality and solid performance for the price. Some customers also mention that it's a great buy for tech enthusiasts.
"...Overall I am very impressed at the performance and reliability. Fair prices too...." Read more
"...Black product line of WD HDs have a 5-year warranty, and are very reasonably priced when compared to WD's entry level product...." Read more
"...Reliable2) Cheap3) Depending on the model -- fast..." Read more
"...Anyway, the price on this HD was right and I have had many WDs before and have always had good luck with them...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the computer drive. They say it is amazingly easy to install, with no complication or problems. They also mention that it is quite easy to format the new drive and copy their old HDD onto their new one. Overall, most are happy with the ease and simplicity of use.
"...The HD installed immediately, with no complication or problems...." Read more
"...I tripled the size of my original hard drive. It was also quite easy to format the new drive then copy my old hdd onto my new one...." Read more
"...start from where I was instead of reinstalling everything, it was simple, quick, and worked perfectly.UPDATE; 08/25/2012..." Read more
"...Windows 7 flies at it, no troubles, no restarting, no bad-functions.I rate it with 5 stars...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the storage space provided by the hard drive. They mention that it has a large capacity, and handles large data files, games, and videos very well. The 64 MB cache is a good selling point, and the drive is well-tricked out. It rocks for standard media storage, and has extra space to expand. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and value of this hard drive!
"...times, fast spin rate, high data-throughput, twin processors, and large cache... it's one well tricked out drive.Reliability..." Read more
"...Connecting this 1 TB drive has increased storage capacity dramatically...." Read more
"...I really didn't expect to see, but I really like having that extra space to expand and not having to worry about how much disk space a game or app..." Read more
"...Pros: Huge capacity. I tripled the size of my original hard drive...." Read more
Customers like the size of the hard drive. They say it's big, excellent, and a great option for bulky raw and jpeg files. Some mention that it fits right into their HP Slimline and is well built. Overall, most are satisfied with the size and functionality of the drive.
"...This drive was big enough, fast enough, and cheap enough that I took a gamble even though it has a few bad reviews...." Read more
"Big, zippy, and not overly expensive. Except for a guarantee not to crash, I don't know what else you could ask for from a hard drive...." Read more
"...This isn't a game changer, though, as the drives meet my needs well." Read more
"...A great option for bulky raw and jpeg files! Enjoy =)" Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the computer drive. Some mention it's very quiet and fast, while others say it'll make a noise similar to a failing drive.
"...I am happy to say that my drive is virtually silent. I am sitting 2 feet from my machine and I would not hesitate at all to install it in a library...." Read more
"...It is not loud at the level of being annoying, but loud enough to notice the difference, and louder than any other hard disk that I work with at..." Read more
"...I have noticed zero noise, though my case is extremely well insulated...." Read more
"...with my DirecTV receiver is slightly, but only slightly, louder than an electric wall clock...." Read more
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Performance
The WD Black are at the upper end of the consumer drives, focusing on performance and reliability, at a higher cost. For the WD Black the performance is very high with fast access times, fast spin rate, high data-throughput, twin processors, and large cache... it's one well tricked out drive.
Reliability
Yes, less reliable drives are cheaper but you'll probably be buying a shorter life and be gambling on a critical failure catching you unawares. The WD Black drives are pretty close to being a sure thing because they are more reliable, more predictable, and have a long 5 year warranty.
SMART Feature
All drives have a lifespan and this is where WD SMART technology comes to your rescue. The built in SMART feature monitors and logs what the drive has to cope with - Yes, even reliable drives are prone to slip ups and we never know about it because they cope. Reading the SMART log helps predict the eventual failure and give user time to backup and prevent a critical failure, and means you can get failing drives out earlier making it more likely you can catch a drive while it's still under warranty.
RE: Reviews of Pesky DOA Drives
Reading consumer drive reviews you'll find about 2.5% to 5% of drives failing within the first 6 months. Heartbreaking when it happens for sure, but it's not bad considering shipping, installation, and application are all out of the manufacturers control for such a sensitive and complex part. There can be any of the handful of reasons for this rate of near-DOA drives but it's just a sad fact of buying drives today. There are ways to combat this happening to you. If they weren't shipped to you in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines (they'll list it on their website) don't accept them. Check the intended application, such as desktop, RAID, temperature ranges, etc. (no point in putting a drive in to fail) and if you'll be using it in a raid controller, NAS, or external case check the drive's compatibility with the respective manufacturer. WD or not, if there is a some sort of a SMART feature you can run a full test on each new drive you buy, to weed out any dud drives, before putting them in service.
Don't worry if all that was Greek to you. The bottom line is... the WD Black drives have great performance, features, and are among the most reliable of the consumer drives with a marginal cost premium.
1: This is one of the best you can buy with possibly the best warrantee out there for any drive made!
2: Yes, it can do the Sata 3 thing, BUT, for some who have not heard it yet, it really will only work in Win 7 or 8 fully.
(To use Win 7 or 8, you will lose the use of most of your already bought and paid for software!)
3: You can use this drive as you would normally use any other drive in any computer with only a Sata 2.
4: If you sign up with Western Digital, and register your product with them for warrantee coverage, you can also get free access to a special version of Acronis Back-up & cloning Software! I have it, and it works great! Free from WD.
5: This WD "Black" drive is one of the very best made: why I stress this is that I would rather pay $10 more for this very high quality Heavy Server Service Duty drive and NOT have a drive failure than worry about a few bucks!
(Update 20Jan2013: Okay, I just had to try it out on the Sata3 ..... here goes. I cloned my drive onto another smaller WD drive to save all I had as is. Then I loaded a new copy of Win 7 Pro I had sitting here unused. Since it was for fun, and I was not worried about being really useful..... I loaded Win7 Pro-64.
What I noticed after it was all done and after a lot of hours of time (including nearly 200 Win7 security and software updates....I think that Win7 has more SUs than XP has accumulated in all these years of OPS.) was how fast it would actually go from off to fully loaded and ready to go: 50% less time at least, and possibly faster. According to WD it is about 175% of the speed of the normal Sata2 fast speeds.
In any attempt to load the machine or make the Sata3 really work, I was a bit ham-strung in that very little actually works in these 64 bit systems in the way of software. I didn't want to buy any special software bacause I would not want to keep such a system long term - everything has to be new and specific for the W7-64 compatability. It was fun to do though. So if you are a serious gamer this is the way to go possibly! I had a RAID 5 setup for a number of years with 3 drives of the HP type: this Sata 3 is equal to that or probably even better. RAIDs have not been that impressive over all, and then you have even more to go wrong no matter: for it is 3 or 5(+) hard drives stacked up. With the Sata3 you get raid speed without all the hardware exposure or cost. Just a personal thought. I hope this helps. Gary - update end)
Continued....If you lose a drive it is often such a severe loss that it is worth a lot of money & extra effort to prevent. With the free Acronis WD version software, you can have your clean fully operational system that crashes, up and running in minutes- something that took you a lot of time and money to build and install - and you can protect it so easily now.
How? Get another hard drive, maybe a cheaper WD Blue or Green model for a unused back-up, and clone your entire drive. IF - highly unlikely with WD - but IF you DO have a hard drive failure, or if some malware or bad software trashes your system completely, you can instantly install the cloned drive and you are back up and running in just a few minutes. OR - you can take your trashed drive, and just copy the from the back up clone (the one you have sitting there unconnected in your computer case ready to go). This step alone can remove many tears..... (humor). You do not have to be a computer whiz-kid to do these things either! If you can buy and install a hard drive or video card, you can do all of this quickly and easily. ENJOY!
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