Western Digital 8TB WD_Black Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD
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About Western Digital 8TB WD_Black Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD
Overall Feedback:
84% positive
76% liked its seamless compatibility with multiple systems
The installation process was straightforward and I easily installed the drive in my Dell Precision 7820 workstation without any issues.
I faced an issue with the internal hard drive when I installed it in my 10-year-old Linux-based DVR system. I learned that my power supply (12V 3A) was under-powered for this drive in my system. I upgraded to 5A P/S, and now the drive works fine.
79% liked its low power consumption
I have used the drives for more than 5 years and they have accumulated 42K+ power on hours without any issue.
I have found that the WD101FZBX hard drive is highly dependable under continuous operation, maintaining performance without any signs of slowing down or failure. This is particularly important for me, as my machine often runs 24/7, processing data continuously for up to a week at a time.
79% found it to be extremely reliable and durable, but 21% experienced frequent crashes
Under continuous operation, I have found the drive to be highly dependable, maintaining performance without any signs of slowing down or failure. This consistent reliability is critical in ensuring that long-running tasks are completed without interruption.
I am satisfied with the reliability and performance of the internal hard drives for my application.
The WD101FZBX drive is highly reliable and dependable under continuous operation, which is critical for long-running tasks.
I have noticed excessive vibration and bad-bearing noise on spin down from the drive, just over a month after installation.
82% appreciated its fast read and write speeds, while 18% experienced slow performance
The hard drive has average sequential read and write speeds around 125MB/s and is incredibly fast.
The drive operates at 7200 RPM and utilizes a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, providing quick read and write speeds that significantly boost productivity.
Compared to my older WD Black drives, this hard drive is fast with around 200mbs on reads.
The Western Digital Drive has faster speed and lower access time compared to Seagate, as per our testing with 'HD Tune'.
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90% praised for its massive storage capacity
In my field of work, the 10TB capacity of the hard drive is essential for storing large datasets in neuroimaging.
I appreciate the 10TB capacity of the drive, essential for storing large datasets in neuroimaging.
I have a large collection of Steam games, raw photos and 6K videos from drones and cameras. I like to keep copies on my NAS as well as my PC. This indicates that the storage capacity of the drive is sufficient for my needs.
Both drives have accumulated over 55,000 hours each and are still in full-time service without any problems after almost 8 years.
85% appreciated its quiet operation, while 15% found it too noisy
At times, I can hear clicking noise which is a real issue.
I was not expecting the drive to be as noisy as it is. It's not as loud as hard drives from the 90s and prior, but it makes my computer less silent than before when it only had SSDs attached.
I complained that the hard drive is noisy, especially when I downloaded 2.5 Terabytes of data onto it. I can hear the heads seeking data on the platters.
65% liked its compact and sleek design, while 35% found it too bulky
The installation process was easy and I installed the drive in my Dell Precision 7820 workstation without any issues.
The drives do not have a spot for the SATA cables with a latch to actually latch on to. The cables fit loosely and can fall off.
77% praised for its advanced security features
I have found that the drive is highly dependable under continuous operation, maintaining performance without any signs of slowing down or failure.
