Western Digital 8TB WD_Black Efficiency Inner Onerous Drive HDD – 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5″ – WD8002FZBX

… a couple months now and honestly couldn’t be more satisfied. I settled on this as a compromise since …
I have had this drive for a couple months now and honestly couldn’t be more satisfied. I settled on this as a compromise since i was originally going to get a cheap SSD for a boot drive and a Seagate Barracuda 2TB for mass storage but decided that a WD Black 2TB would be a good blend between reliability, performance, storage, and overall cheaper rather than the SSD route. The moment i fired my new build up with this thing in it the increase in speed was very much noticeable and welcoming. If i was to complain about anything it would have to be how loud this thing gets in heavy read/write situations. This thing is very loud so if you are making a computer with silence as a priority then you should steer clear of this drive but if you don’t mind a bit of noise this thing will do everything you ask of it and the noise i feel is a more than acceptable trade off for the performance and reliability you get with this HDD. Great for reliable mass storage and a fantastic boot drive for an HDD in this day and age. Definitely worth the money 10/10

WD black is the only way to go
I’ve had a lot of hard drives over the years, but the reliability in performance of Western digital black drives stands above the rest. Yes you can spend less money on a drive the same size, but sometimes you get what you pay for. When you get a Western digital black you get a longer warranty and faster speeds. These drives are fast, quiet, and reliable.I bought this to replace a failed Western digital black 2 terabyte drive of the same model, that was part of a raid array. Mind you, when I say that that drive failed, it did so honorably after 9.27 years of uptime in computers that were left running 24/7. I still have three more identical drives that are the same age, and still working fine. That’s well beyond the 5-year warranty. I say computers, with a plural, because when I upgraded to a new computer I continued to use my old, and still functioning WD black hard drives.So with any luck, this new drive will last as long as the old one did, or more.I don’t have any heat issues with these, but then again I have a high air flow case, and the drives are installed with fans blowing over them. I did try it one point mounting several drives very close together and and enclosed space, and I did run into heat issues. As long as you have reasonable air flow and you don’t pack them too close together, they’re not going to get too hot.I know in this day and age still using hard drives is kind of antiquated, but depending on what you use them for and how you use them, they can still have some benefits. I use these in a raid configuration consisting of five identical drives that contain a raid 0 array and a raid 5 array. This way I have the benefit of speed over data protection for one volume, and the benefit of data protection over speed for the other.

Another WD Drive…
I needed a little more storage space for my gaming system and didn’t want to reinstall the OS. I decided on this drive as I’ve had good luck with them in the pass. This time I selected the 2 TB Black drive mainly due to the 7200 rpm speed and it would go well to replace a 160 gig drive I had a few things on. (Turned out I had more on there than I thought.) Anyway, installation was a matter of pulling the SATA Blue Ray burner out and then moving the old drive to the slot the Blue Ray had been in, which I did after taking the system into my work table in the kitchen where I do all my in case work. I did the switch as the old drive had stuff on it I wanted moved to the new drive. Once I got the new drive installed, I laid the old drive on top of the new drive after placing some cardboard in between to make sure the old drive wouldn’t contact the old one and possibly cause a short. I then plugged up everything (KB, mouse, monitor, etc..), and cranked up Windows to activate the new drive and format it. These two things went off without a hitch and after changing the drive letter on the old drive to F, as I had four drive on of the system, and changing the new drive’s letter to E, as the old one had been, I proceeded to move all the folders one at a time from the old drive to the new drive. by using cut and paste. Since the old drive had a number of item that weren’t installed but merely copied to the drive this went fairly speedily until I got to the Program Files (x86) folder which turned out to be 101 gigs in size. An hour later, I had it all moved without a single error being reported. After checking the new drive by running a few things from it and making sure that all had copied off OK, I formatted the old drive and powered down the system and removed it and reinstalled the Blue Ray burner again and cranked things up again. The system came up running without a problem and the new 2 TB drive is now running as drive E on a three HD with burner system. I moved the system back into the Computer Room and hooked it up and so far all’s well. I have gotten good results with WD drives and if I have to replace a drive or upgrade one to a larger capacity I usual get WDs. An increase in storage space and well worth the price.

Its been more than a year i have upgraded my desktop storage with the Western Digital 2 TB SATA III Desktop Hard Drive, and I’m thoroughly impressed with its performance and reliability. As someone who needs ample storage space for work and multimedia files, this hard drive has proven to be a trustworthy companion.Firstly, the storage capacity of 2 TB is generous and meets my needs perfectly. It provides ample room for storing a vast collection of documents, photos, videos, and software applications without worrying about running out of space. Whether I’m organizing my digital library or backing up essential data, this hard drive offers plenty of room to accommodate my growing storage demands.In terms of performance, the SATA III interface ensures fast data transfer speeds and seamless connectivity with my desktop system. It delivers consistent performance when transferring large files or accessing data-intensive applications, which is essential for maintaining productivity and efficiency in my daily tasks.Reliability is a crucial factor for any storage device, and the Western Digital hard drive excels in this aspect. Known for their robust build quality and rigorous testing processes, Western Digital drives are designed to offer long-term durability and data integrity. I have confidence in the hard drive’s ability to safeguard my valuable data and operate reliably for years to come.Installation was straightforward, thanks to the plug-and-play compatibility with my desktop setup. The drive fit seamlessly into my existing system, and setup was hassle-free, requiring minimal configuration before I could start using it immediately.Noise levels are pleasantly low, even during heavy usage, contributing to a quieter work environment. This is particularly beneficial for those who prefer a distraction-free workspace or have sensitive audio recording needs.Overall, the Western Digital 2 TB SATA III Desktop Hard Drive exceeds expectations with its generous storage capacity, reliable performance, ease of installation, and quiet operation. Whether you’re upgrading your desktop storage or building a new system, this hard drive is an excellent choice for users seeking dependable storage solutions backed by Western Digital’s reputation for quality and reliability.

Acquistato il W.D. Da 2 Tb attraverso Prime, fino al pagamento veniva specificata la consegna il giorno dopo…. invece è arrivato 4 giorni dopo perchè veniva dall’Inghilterra….. evvabbè…. Poi la cosa che mi ha preoccupato, che il pacchetto contenente l’Hard Disk, seppure l’apparato “galleggiava” in una custodia plasticosa all’interno della sua scatoletta, era costituito da una busta pressappoco come quelle del pane…. e arrivando dall’inghilterra non è proprio il massimo, ma comunque non c’era nulla di acciaccato…. Alla verifica dell’hardware mi sono accorto che il mio Pc Home, seppur una bestia assemblata, non disponeva di cavetteria Sata disponibile allora al volo ho acquistato uno sdoppiatore Sata 3 power e un cavetto Sata 3 dati. Per quanto riguarda le porte libere ne avevo diverse tra Sata III e Express. Arrivato tutto il giorno dopo, mi sono messo all’opera per l’installazione. All’accensione della miccia… l’Hard Disk non veniva visto…. panico….. però poi, con calma attraverso due preziosi tutorial on line l’ho fatto emergere dalle nebbie, e ho fatto l’inizializzazione, la formattazione assegnando la lettera di Volume, e finalmente avevo disponibile un capiente Hard Disk da 2 Tb. Dunque per il momento tutto ok e…… speriamo nel futuro.