WD_BLACK6TB Performance 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 128MB Cache, 5 Year Warranty

WD_BLACK6TB Performance 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 128MB Cache, 5 Year Warranty

Q: So many of these reviews say the drives are old (pass their 5 year warranty). Is this true?

We've purchased over 100 WD Black drives over the past 10 years. One of 100 was DOA and replaced by Amazon within 5 days of the date we requested RMA. I was involved in a malware remediation project for a Fortune 100 company that mandated disposal and replacement of 30,00 desktop drivers (worldwide). We replaced all with WD Blacks. That was 4+ years ago and we continue to maintain a contract with the company. I just asked the IT Director over Thanksgiving dinner how many of those drives have failed and was told less than 1.75% as of October 1st this year (2017). I do prefer WDs SSDs for our workstations that that we use for virtualization purposes (and gaming) but for desktop storage WD Blacks are still our preference. But, one of our techs is in the process of benchmarking drives and gathering data for our next storage cost-benefit analysis coming up in February. So it's possible that we could move to another manufacturer; however, I have no reason to believe that will be the case. Based solely on my experience. Others may disagree. But based on the extremely low RMA count AND the timely replacement of DOA or failed drives under warranty, I'm a firm vote of "YES" for WD Black drives. Please note that this is NOT true of their "Blue" products. Good luck!

Q: Why is this particular model about one-half the price of the following model: Western Digital WD1002FAEX Caviar Black 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM?

WD2002FAEX vs WD2003FZEXThe FZEX uses Advanced Format 4k sectors, faster on modern OSs (Windows 7, Vista SP1 and above); FAEX uses 512byte sectors (good XP and below). FZEX uses 800GB platters (higher density platters mean faster drive response time; fewer platters means less head contention when retrieving data (also faster retrieval rate); FAEX uses 500GB platters. The FZEX also has improved dual-core processor and other controller and firmware improvements. All of these make this drive faster than the older model. It still has the same dual actuators and bearings at both ends of the spindle (typical caviar black configuration).SATA 3GB vs SATA 6GB is irrelevant for 7200RPM hard drives, they can;t max out a 3GB connection, so the addition of the 6GB connection is purely for systems compatibility issues.What does all this mean? The FZEX is 20% (to 40% depending on data profile) faster than the FAEX. Plus it has a 5yr warranty (as does the FAEX), it is the same higher quality caviar black model line (dual actuators, bearing on both ends of the spindles, etc) than the red, green, or other low end drives with 2/3 yr warranties. You can tell how good the drive is based on the length of the warranty, thats how much money the manufacturer is willing to put behind the quality of the drive.

Q: Please purchase mounting hardware and cables separately if necessary. What do I need?

You will need a mounting rail for the drive (with screws) to secure it in the computer, similar to http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Universal-Mounting-Bracket-BRACKET/dp/B0001UZQWG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1402791368&sr=1-2&keywords=hard+drive+mounting+rail+kita SATA cable to connect to your motherboard if you do not have an extra available, such as: http://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-18-Inch-Locking-90-Degree-108783/dp/B009GUXU52/ref=pd_sim_pc_23?ie=UTF8&refRID=1039H3T1A80RRZ6K7P7H,and an available power plug or Y-cable (the white 4 pin or 6-pin) depending on what power cables your computer has, again depending on whether your computer has an extra alreadyhttp://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-PYO2SATA-Power-Splitter-Adapter/dp/B002N2EHVQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1402791237&sr=1-4&keywords=computer+power+y+cableorhttp://www.amazon.com/Computer-Molex-Power-Supply-Splitter/dp/B001PI9AAC/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1402791237&sr=1-3&keywords=computer+power+y+cableYour computer may already have a full width cable internally, in which case it will provide both power and communication

Q: Is everything I need to install this drive in my desktop included in the package.

It only includes the drive. You have to make sure you have a SATA cable available. You also need screws, but it depends on your PC. Many new PC's do not use screws anymore. Instead they you reataining clips and brackets.On the otherhand, if you are replacing a bad drive, then you can just swap this one in its place.

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Digital Storage Capacity
6 TB
Hard Disk Interface
Serial ATA-600
Connectivity Technology
SATA
Brand
Western
Special Feature
Portable
Hard Disk Form Factor
3.5 Inches

⚡7200 RPM Speed

💾6TB Storage

🔒5-Year Warranty

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WD_BLACK 6TB Gaming Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 128 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD6004FZWX

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Description

🚀 Elevate Your Storage Game!

ROBUST RELIABILITY - Backed by a 5-year warranty, trust in a hard drive that’s built to last.
LIGHTNING FAST ACCESS - Experience 2X DRAM cache for rapid read operations, ensuring you never miss a beat.
UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY - Designed for creative professionals and gamers, this drive is your ultimate performance partner.
VERSATILE COMPATIBILITY - Perfectly compatible with both PC and Mac, making it the ideal choice for any setup.
MASSIVE STORAGE CAPACITY - With up to 10TB options, store all your projects, games, and memories without compromise.

The WD_Black 6TB Performance Internal Hard Drive is engineered for high-performance storage, featuring a 7200 RPM rotational speed, a 128MB cache, and a robust 5-year warranty. Ideal for gamers and creative professionals, it offers massive storage capacity and lightning-fast access speeds, ensuring your data is always at your fingertips.

Specifications

Brand	WD_Black
Product Dimensions	14.7 x 10.16 x 2.61 cm; 748.43 g
Item model number	WD6004FZWX-SPBKVA0
Manufacturer	Western Digital
Series	Gaming Hard Drive
Colour	Black
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Processor Type	None
Hard Drive Size	6 TB
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA-600
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Hardware Platform	PC, Mac
Are Batteries Included	No
Lithium Battery Weight	1 Kilograms
Item Weight	748 g
Guaranteed software updates until	unknown

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

So many of these reviews say the drives are old (pass their 5 year warranty). Is this true?

Why is this particular model about one-half the price of the following model: Western Digital WD1002FAEX Caviar Black 1 TB SATA III 7200 RPM?

Please purchase mounting hardware and cables separately if necessary. What do I need?

Is everything I need to install this drive in my desktop included in the package.

Reviews

A**H

Llevo usándolo ya un tiempo & funciona muy bien, solo si es un poco ruidoso

Es fácil de colocar, trabaja muy bien el único detalle es que es algo ruidoso, fuera de eso todo bien

28.01.2023

I**A

Not properly prafoume and hitting is High

2.06.2024

A**R

Excelente

Llego en perfecto estado

23.05.2024

C**N

Fonctionne sans problème

Fonctionne normalement avec des taux de transfert plus que correct . Parfois un peu bruyant

11.02.2023

A**R

Great Buy!

Product arrived earlier than predicted. Installation was a breeze and performed up to expectation. Registration on WD website was as easy as ABC. There was some heat generated during operation as it is a 7200rpm disk so this is normal. Ordered 2 similar disks, one for daily usage and the other as a backup. Currently considering running both in a RAID 1 configuration. Price wise is very reasonable. Highly recommended!

26.02.2023

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