WD_BLACK 6TB Gaming Internal Hard Drive HDD
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About WD_BLACK 6TB Gaming Internal Hard Drive HDD
Overall Feedback:
81% positive
74% appreciated its quiet operation, while 26% found it too noisy
I couldn't hear any noise while sitting next to the drive.
I find the drive nice and fast, but the humming noise may be annoying for some users.
I hear a loud thumping noise every 5 seconds or so, even when it is not in use.
The noise level is unbearable for me.
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78% found it to be extremely reliable and durable, but 22% experienced frequent crashes
The drive comes with a reliable five year factory warranty.
The internal hard drive is reliable, fast, and quiet. It has proven its reliability time and again.
The hard drive from Amazon is reliable and comes with a five year factory warranty.
In the real world, the new design specs of WD5003AZEX are not good.
79% appreciated its fast read and write speeds
My storage needs are met with lightning-fast performance from the hard drive's 7200 RPM speed and SATA 6 Gb/s interface.
I transferred 1TB of large files to this drive and I am seeing sustained write speeds of 230MB/s, and bursts of 750MB/s for the first few seconds.
I transferred 1TB of large files and saw sustained write speeds of 230MB/s and bursts of 750MB/s for the first few seconds.
78% praised for its massive storage capacity
I have ample space for all my files with the hard drive's generous 4TB capacity.
4 TB storage capacity is more than enough for my daily needs.
HDDs are much cheaper for extra storage compared to SSDs, usually one third to one quarter of the price depending on the performance.
72% liked its seamless compatibility with multiple systems, but 28% encountered compatibility issues
The drive frequently locks up my computer and does not respond to mouse or keyboard input for no apparent reason.
77% liked its low power consumption, but 23% found it too energy-hungry
My hard drive has a 7200 RPM speed and SATA 6 Gb/s interface, providing lightning-fast performance for my storage needs.
I transferred 1TB of large files to the drive and saw sustained write speeds of 230MB/s and bursts of 750MB/s for the first few seconds.
The only issue I have with the HDD is the noise it makes every now and then.
71% praised for its advanced security features, while 29% found them insufficient
I discovered that the noise is a wear-preventing feature, but it can be problematic in quiet environments.
The hard drive has a feature called preventative wear leveling, which WD has made mandatory. I find it stupid.
