Western Digital Blue 500 Gigabyte 7200 Revolutions Per Minute 32 Megabyte Cache SATA 3.5 Inch Internal Desktop Hard Drive Bare Drive
Why you'll like it
- Enhanced Desktop Performance — The 7200 Revolutions Per Minute rotational speed ensures quick data access and faster file transfers
- Advanced Data Protection — NoTouch Ramp Load technology prevents the recording head from touching the disk media to significantly reduce hardware wear
- Optimized Power Efficiency — IntelliSeek technology actively calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, operational noise, and mechanical vibration
- Reliable Storage Technology — Built with Conventional Magnetic Recording to provide stable and dependable long-term data management for everyday computing systems
Product details
Description
The Western Digital Blue internal hard drive is engineered to deliver solid reliability and steady performance for everyday computing needs. This 3.5 inch desktop drive offers a storage capacity of 500 Gigabytes, making it an excellent choice for holding your essential photo albums, video collections, and work files.
Designed specifically for primary desktop applications, it operates at a fast rotational speed of 7200 Revolutions Per Minute combined with a 32 Megabyte cache to ensure responsive data access and smooth multitasking capabilities. Utilizing a standard Serial Advanced Technology Attachment 6.0 Gigabits per second interface, this drive integrates seamlessly into modern desktop motherboards.
It features Conventional Magnetic Recording technology for stable data logging and long-term storage consistency. Perfect for students, professionals, and home users looking to upgrade or expand their existing desktop setup, this bare drive provides a dependable foundation for your operating system and daily applications without unnecessary hardware clutter.
How to use
- Ensure your computer system is completely powered off and unplugged before installation.
- Open the desktop PC chassis to locate an empty 3.5 inch internal drive bay.
- Slide the hard drive into the bay and secure it using standard mounting screws.
- Connect a compatible Serial Advanced Technology Attachment data cable from the motherboard to the drive, and attach a power connector from your system power supply unit.
- Close the chassis, power on the computer, and format the drive through your operating system disk management utility.
Ingredients
Not applicable for internal electronic computer hardware components. Constructed with aluminum housing and standard magnetic storage platters.
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
|---|---|
| GTIN | 04988755007023 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
Is WD Blue discontinued?
No, the Western Digital Blue series is not discontinued. It remains an active and highly popular lineup designed for everyday desktop computing and standard storage applications.
What is meant by a bare drive?
A bare drive means the product includes only the internal hard drive itself. It does not come packaged with additional Serial Advanced Technology Attachment cables, mounting screws, brackets, or software utilities.
Can this 3.5 inch hard drive be installed inside a standard laptop?
No, this is a 3.5 inch form factor drive designed exclusively for desktop computer towers. Laptops require smaller 2.5 inch drives or solid state drives due to strict physical space constraints.
Is this Western Digital drive an authentic import available in India through Dropy?
Yes, this product is a 100 percent authentic import sourced directly from the United States of America. Dropy India ensures all imported tech components are procured from trusted international channels for Indian consumers.
Does this drive support data migration software?
Yes, users can download the free Acronis True Image software utility directly from the official Western Digital support website. This software allows you to seamlessly clone your operating system and backup important files.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.