Western Digital 8TB WD Blue PC Internal Hard Drive HDD
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About Western Digital 8TB WD Blue PC Internal Hard Drive HDD
Overall Feedback:
78% positive
70% liked its seamless compatibility with multiple systems
I was initially worried about compatibility issues but found that the hard drive worked flawlessly with my Windows 10 system.
I initially had concerns about compatibility issues, but the hard drive worked perfectly with my Windows 10 system.
71% appreciated its quiet operation, while 29% found it too noisy
The HDD connected via USB 3.1 in an external enclosure does not make any noise even under load.
I am pretty sure that the disk is not spinning and I can hear no noise and feel no vibration.
The new hard drive is noisy on a cold start and screeches a little, but it quiets down to a tolerable level in a minute or two when it warms up.
During random seeks, I received a noisy disk which was significantly louder than my old 4TB Seagate Iron Wolf and only slightly quieter than the 8TB RED PRO.
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71% liked its low power consumption
The advanced power management feature of the hard drive is a standout feature. It's good to see that we're not using excessive power, which should help with electricity costs in the long run.
I noticed that the drive never got warm, indicating its power efficiency.
The hard drive has advanced power management which should help with electricity costs in the long run.
The hard drive I have is CMR and 5640RPM, which is incredible at this price range compared to the closest alternative (Seagate BarraCuda 8TB) which is SMR and 5400RPM.
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66% praised for its advanced security features, while 34% found them insufficient
The no-touch ramp load technology of Western Digital really makes a difference in terms of security features of internal hard drives.
The head parking feature parks after every 8 seconds of inactivity.
I found something disturbing while checking with WD. The product has no warranty from WD, and I have to contact the system manufacturer or the place of purchase for warranty service.
I ran a chkdsk /x /f /r and rebooted, which seemed to fix the filesystem problems. However, when I used the provided Data LifeGuard software for Windows, it detected bad sectors that it couldn't repair.
73% appreciated its fast read and write speeds, while 27% experienced slow performance
I have a hard drive with a 7200 RPM speed and 64 MB cache, making it quite responsive. I primarily use my PC for office applications and browsing the web, and the drive handles these tasks effortlessly without any lag.
At this price range, the hard drive is incredible with CMR and 5640RPM compared to the closest alternative.
At this price range, the HDD I have is incredible with CMR and 5640RPM compared to the closest alternative (Seagate BarraCuda 8TB) which is SMR and 5400RPM.
The new hard drive I installed is much slower than the same model it replaced.
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79% praised for its massive storage capacity, but 21% found it too small
After upgrading my desktop PC with the Western Digital 1TB WD Blue internal hard drive, I have noticed a significant improvement in both performance and reliability.
My hard drive is loud even for HDD standards and it continues to remain loud even when not in use or with no data stored.
70% liked its compact and sleek design
I appreciate the no-touch ramp load technology of my hard drive, which makes me comfortable knowing that it is designed to withstand moves without risking damage to the drive's recording head or media.
72% found it to be extremely reliable and durable, but 28% experienced frequent crashes
The no-touch ramp load technology of this hard drive really makes a difference. I have had to relocate my PC a couple of times since the installation, and it is comforting to know that the drive is designed to withstand such moves without risking damage to the drives recording head or media.
I am disappointed and sad about the lack of quality and reliability of the product, despite having purchased many Western Digital products in the past for their quality and reliability.
I purchased 2 Western Digital 8tb drives in a row and tried to format them using 5 different softwares on 2 computers, but they both failed to be recognized and were proven defective.
