Western Digital 8TB WD_Black Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD8002FZBX

The Black series of drives have never failed on me, I stick with that. Tons of space and fast!

I've been using this hard drive for several weeks now, and it has truly exceeded my expectations. If you work with large files like video projects, renders, or game libraries, this hard drive is an excellent investment. Loading and transfer times are fast for an HDD, and the 256MB cache makes a huge difference when moving large folders. It's a SATA drive, so don't expect the speed of an SSD, but within its category, it performs very well. I have it mounted in a tower for video editing and storing old projects, and so far, I've had zero annoying noises or overheating. It stays cool and stable. Something to keep in mind: this model is more expensive than a regular hard drive, but it's clearly built to last. If your workflow is demanding or you want a robust drive for your game or media library, the price is justifiable.

It has good storage and is reliable.

Probably not a normal experience but still happened to me. Arrived seemingly normal, no apparent damage with sealed box, however, when plugged in there was normal HDD sounds, but perhaps a little louder than usual, but the drive worked as intended for several days. Though I woke up to a rhythmic thunking sound. I checked the filesystem and some files worked while others did not, and check disk returned errors. Over the course of the morning the drive became unusable, tested across computers and 2 operating systems. Even though I did make back ups of important files, probably lost 0.5TB of data. I'd be aware of any strange noises you hear when buying HDDs, even if they seem normal

Bought this as a storage drive inside my PC and having 10TB of internal storage is awesome! It's fast, it was easy to connect and it adds a ton of storage for my photos. One possible downside is that when the disk is being accessed, it can be a little noisy. Maybe I'm just used to SSDs?

I need to retract my previous comments and I decided to upgrade this from 1 star to 4 stars. This thing made a racket when I first got it. It sounded like marbles rattling around in a tin can. But now that I have used it for a few days, it seems to have quieted down a bit. Maybe the mechanical parts needed to wear in a little. I really don’t know. But the noise is now down to a tolerable level. It’s still a little louder than I would like, but I can live with it. In fact I’m going to order another one for a second machine that needs a hard drive replacement. I have been using WD drives exclusively for the last 15 to 20 years and I have to admit that they are reliable. I can usually get a full 5 years out of them before they start to flake out. In the end, my data is more important to me than a quiet work environment. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I have been using WD Black drives for many years now and have never had problems with any of them. And they have always been very quiet drives. But this thing is LOUD!!! It was quiet when I used Clonezilla to make a duplicate of the old drive because it was just doing a sequential sector by sector copy. But when it has to do random access reads and writes it is ridiculously loud! Did I get a lemon? Is this an indication that the drive is going to fail? I might have to buy a drive from a different manufacturer and then use this one as a backup drive. I WISH I HAD NEVER BOUGHT THIS THING!!!

Western Digital hard drives are my choice when I pick a new hard drive. I used to live near their California HQ and was a former head of a large PC user group and learned WD has good quality. This drive is more expensive than others because i researched which one was good for handling heavy graphic read and write's when using video editing software and the file was on an external drive. This is a SATA drive and runs the faster 7200 RPM with a large cache. You have to either install this an internal drive, or buy an external drive case for this, with cables, etc. This is a do it yourself product and not for novice users. This drive is NOT a consumer product. You have to go to the website to get the instructions on how to format this drive, etc. That is what they mean by Bulk/OEM labels - it lacks any extras included with consumer hard drives in a box. You have to order the cables you need, and download the configuration software from the WD website, which is fairly easy to do. If you don't want to configure a drive like this, find a consumer external drive with the CD, cable, etc. and buy it instead. You need to know if your PC will handle large partitions, ie. 2 TB, or you have to format it with several partitions due to older operating systems. I did not buy a separate external drive box, but bought an Anker external open case with power supply and capability to connect to both USB 3.0 AND eSata connections. I did that because using the eSata port on my old laptop was much faster than 2.0 USB. But, I can move the box and drive to my desktop which has a USB 3.0 add in card. Both eSata and USB 3.0 are much faster transfer speeds than USB 2.0 and this drive can handle it. I have included pictures of the drive working fine in the Anker case so you can see both in use. Note: Hard drives have standard connections to the case or internal slot for power and data transfer. The ability to provide USB 3.0 or eSata connections is built into the case, not the hard drive. Both USB 2.0 and eSata require special cables, so don't forget to get them if you do this. In my case, since I used the external "open" Anker docking station, I didn't need cables. I just slid the drive into the docking slot and the connection for data and power was made. The Anker unit also has an on off switch. Of course, if you use this drive internally in your system, that is a different process and involves other tasks if you make it your primary drive with an operating system. I did not do that, so mine is used primarily for a video data file drive and has not been setup with booting capability. You can't go wrong with Western Digital. (Unless they sell out to someone,then watch what changes in quality). You can get this drive in 1 TB, 2 TB or 3 TB versions. I got the 2 TB version and it cost about 30% more than WD drives with lower speeds and features.

Después de mucho buscar, acerté con la compra. Me he decantado por este WD de la serie Black por ofrecer seguridad. He perdido todos los datos en dos ocasiones con discos duros de menos de 2 años (los únicos dos discos duros externos que he tenido). Estoy muy contento con mi unidad de 2TB. (+) Bastante silencioso. (+) Durabilidad garantizada. Un familiar tiene una unidad desde hace 9 años funcionando sin problemas. (-) Precio bastante elevado en el caso del de 2TB. Pero la calidad se pagar. (-) La versión de 3TB tiene malos reportes, por lo que desaconsejaría la compra en unidades que tengan esta capacidad. Compra recomendable.

The item sent to be was defected when I open up the package. WD support said that it doesn't cover along part with their so called policy. No choice I have to do a refund on these.

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.

Based on other reviews here, I almost passed on buying this drive, but I'm glad I didn't. I already had a Seagate Barracuda 4TB 3.5" HDD in my other rig that I use to store games on an off my SSD's, saving me from redownloading them, and even thou it's a great drive for the price, read/write speed are not very fast and it was bugging me. So when this drive had a sale for black friday, with better specs and speed for only 35$ more, I wanted to try it, but reviews we're discouraging with people saying they got dead drives or used one in their order. Anyway I took a chance, figuring I would return it, worst case being, and I'm glad I did. Because I got a brand new unit in a sealed box/anti-static bag. It seems to work perfect and checked it in hard disk sentinel and it shows 0 days 0 hours and a 100% clean bill of health. From personnal experience, I've had Seagate drive quit on me after a couple of years of uses, but my Western Digital one never seems to quit, also it has 5yrs warranty, so I will see how it will turn out over time. It also is a 7200 RPM drive and is a little faster at transferring than the Seagate being a 5400 RPM drive, hitting close to 400 mbps over 250-280 mbps, which was an irritant for me. I'm also wondering if people leaving bad reviews on dead drives, weren't doing things wrong. These 3.5" drives need to be plug-in on power from a PSU or a proper usb enclosure with external power. They draw to much to be tested on a usb SATA adapter and will not work from usb port power alone. Also every new drive needs to be initialized in windows disk manager and formatted for it to then show in windows explorer, leaves me wondering if people just tried to hook them up to an usb adapter and open explorer to not be able to see the new drive there and then call it quits and leave a poor review. Anyway I'm happy with mine, crossing my fingers it will last! 🤞

In my experience Western Digital Black hard drives are the fastest, most reliable drives I have ever owned. I don't look anywhere else anymore after trying a competitor brand and having it fail within a year. For many, many years they have outlasted their storage capacity and been replaced only for that reason. Regular Smart Checks show them always functioning at full efficiency. For audio production I highly recommend.