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product_id: 340412872
title: "WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD5000AAKX"
brand: "wd"
price: "$83.23"
currency: USD
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category: "Wd"
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region: United States of America
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# 7200 RPM high-speed rotation 500GB storage capacity SATA III 6 Gb/s interface WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD5000AAKX

**Brand:** wd
**Price:** $83.23
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Elevate your desktop storage game with WD Blue — where speed meets reliability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD5000AAKX by wd
- **How much does it cost?** $83.23 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- wd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Blazing 7200 RPM Speed:** Experience faster data access and seamless multitasking with high rotational speed.
- • **Reliable 500GB Storage:** Ample space for your essential files and projects without compromise.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Effortlessly works with both Mac and PC platforms to keep you productive.
- • **Cutting-Edge SATA III Interface:** Maximize transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s for efficient workflow integration.
- • **Robust 3.5-Inch Desktop Form Factor:** Designed for desktop setups, combining durability with optimal performance.

## Overview

The WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Disk Drive offers a perfect balance of capacity and speed with its 7200 RPM spindle and SATA III 6 Gb/s interface. Designed for professional-grade desktop use, it ensures reliable performance and broad compatibility with Mac and PC systems, making it an essential upgrade for efficient data management.

## Description

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## Features

- 500GB SATA Internal Hard Drive
- WD Blue Series
- 3.5-inch desktop form factor
- 7200rpm - 16MB cache
- SATA III 6Gb/s interface

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | WD |
| Product Dimensions | 2.61 x 10.16 x 14.7 cm; 450 g |
| Item model number | WD5000AAKX |
| Manufacturer | WD |
| Series | WD5000AAKX |
| Color | Blue |
| Form Factor | 3 5 inch |
| Standing screen display size | 3.5 Inches |
| Computer Memory Type | SDRAM |
| Hard Drive Size | 500 GB |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Drive Interface | eSATA |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |
| Hardware Platform | Mac; PC |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 450 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** WD
- **Colour:** Blue
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Connectivity technology:** SATA
- **Digital storage capacity:** 500 GB
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** eSATA
- **Installation type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special features:** Compact

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i use this Sata III HDD in a Sata II Motherboard?**
A: SATA III (revision 3.x) interface, formally known as SATA 6Gb/s, is a third generation SATA interface running at 6.0Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 600MB/s. This interface is backwards compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s interface, also known as SATA II.  In other words, your motherboard will address the drive, but you won't benefit from the increased speed capability of this strong WD hard drive.  One solution is to buy a Rosewill RC-227 PCI-Express 2.0 SATA III (6.0Gb/s) Controller Card.  Of course, your motherboard must have a PCI-e x1 slot available.  A $19 solution..

**Q: replacing the old hard drive for my dell dimension 8300 series ( 8 years old PC). Will the WD Cavier Blue 500 GB work for my PC?**
A: Locate the Dell ID number on your PC and call Dell support. They will be able to examine your PC over the Internet and recommend a drive for you. E.g., does your PC have an IDE interface or is it even SATA capable? Then they will tell you about Henry's concerns in the previous answer. Partitioning is not the easiest system for novices.In addition, Dell can run a utility for you (or show you how) to identify all BIOS upgrades available for you - video, etc. that way, you spend you money one time, and get precisely the drive you need.  That said, buy a new PC.  When the drive's inserted, you'll still have a moderately functional 8-yr old computer.

**Q: does this come with the windows 7 license, since it has windows 7  os**
A: No, It is compatible with Windows 7. It is only a hard drive, it should work with any OS.

**Q: I have one caviar blue made in 2012 that has 6 year run time and never had one problem. Does everyone have similar success with theirs?**
A: The answer, yes. I have run spinner type hard drives for over ten years, until they become so outdated that I replace them will higher capacity hard drives. When I get the jitters about hard drive longevity, I simply but another one as a back up. At the moment, I only run hard mounted hard drives for system requirements and backups. I use external hard drives for all common storage. Have a problem with the computer, the external hard drive with all your data, can simply be plugged into another computer. Have a good week.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-25*