# Western Digital WD5000YS 500GB 7200RPM 16MB SATA/300 Hard Drive

- Category: Storage
- Brand: Western Digital
- Model: WD5000YS
- Part number: WD5000YS
- Price (US): currently unavailable
- Price last checked: 2026-08-05
- Rating: 3.1/5 from 2 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 5 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/storage/western-digital-wd5000ys/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Model | WD5000YS |
| Maximum Capacity | 500 GB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" (HDD) |
| Cache Memory | 16 MB |
| Interface | SATA 3 Gb/s |

## Key Features

- Western Digital Caviar SE16 500 GB SATA/300 Hard Drive General Features: 500 GB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM rotational speed 16 MB buffer 4.20 ms average latency 8.7 ms read seek time
- SATA 300 MB/s interface 3.5-inch form factor Regulatory approvals: FCC cUL CE C-Tick MIC
- 2-YEAR DIRECT WARRANTY -COMES WITH DRIVE ONLY - MANUAL, CABLES OR SOFTWARE ARE NOT INCLUDED

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