# Western Digital WD Blue 500GB SATA 6 Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Disk Drive with 7200 RPM & 16MB Cache

- Category: Storage
- Brand: Western Digital
- Model: Caviar Blue
- Part number: WD5000AAKX
- Price (US): currently unavailable
- Price last checked: 2026-08-05
- Rating: 4.5/5 from 4666 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 2 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/storage/western-digital-caviar-blue-wd5000aakx/

## Description

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## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Model | Caviar Blue |
| Maximum Capacity | 500 GB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" (HDD) |
| Cache Memory | 16 MB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |

## Key Features

- IntelliSeek: Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise and vibration.
- Data LifeGuard: Advanced algorithms monitor your drive continuously so it stays in optimum health.
- NoTouch Ramp Load Technology: Safely positions the recording head off the disk surface to protect your data.
- 2-year seller waranty
- Package includes a hard drive only - no screws, cables, manuals included. Please purchase mounting hardware and cables separately if necessary.

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