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product_id: 340412872
title: "WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD5000AAKX"
brand: "wd"
price: "45391 Ft"
currency: HUF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Wd"
url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/340412872-wd-blue-500gb-desktop-hard-disk-drive-7200-rpm-sata
store_origin: HU
region: Hungary
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# 7200 RPM high-speed spin 500GB reliable storage SATA III 6 Gb/s interface WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD5000AAKX

**Brand:** wd
**Price:** 45391 Ft
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💼 Power your productivity with WD Blue — where speed meets reliability.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD5000AAKX by wd
- **How much does it cost?** 45391 Ft with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/340412872-wd-blue-500gb-desktop-hard-disk-drive-7200-rpm-sata)

## Best For

- wd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Robust 16MB Cache:** Enhanced caching for quicker read/write operations, boosting overall system responsiveness.
- • **Blazing 7200 RPM Speed:** Experience faster data access and smoother multitasking with high rotational speed.
- • **Universal Compatibility:** Effortlessly integrates with both Mac and PC desktops, making upgrades hassle-free.
- • **Dependable 500GB Capacity:** Ample space for your essential files and projects without compromise.
- • **SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface:** Seamless, high-bandwidth connectivity for rapid data transfer and reduced bottlenecks.

## Overview

The WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Disk Drive combines a 7200 RPM spindle speed with a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface and 16MB cache, delivering reliable, high-performance storage in a standard 3.5-inch form factor. Compatible with both Mac and PC, it’s designed for professionals seeking dependable internal storage that keeps pace with demanding workflows.

## Description

Compatible with: Mac; PC.

Review: Excelente precio y funcionamiento a la primera
Review: Disk was as advertised, but disappointed to find it was 10 years old.

## Features

- 500GB SATA Internal Hard Drive
- WD Blue Series
- 3.5-inch desktop form factor
- 7200rpm - 16MB cache
- SATA III 6Gb/s interface

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00461G3MS |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #49,030 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #206 in Internal Hard Drives |
| Brand | WD |
| Color | Blue |
| Computer Memory Type | SDRAM |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (5,580) |
| Date First Available | 4 August 2012 |
| Form Factor | 3 5 inch |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hard Drive Size | 500 GB |
| Hardware Platform | Mac; PC |
| Item Weight | 450 g |
| Item model number | WD5000AAKX |
| Manufacturer | WD |
| Operating System | Windows |
| Product Dimensions | 2.61 x 10.16 x 14.7 cm; 450 g |
| Series | WD5000AAKX |
| Standing screen display size | 3.5 Inches |
| Voltage | 12 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** WD
- **Colour:** Blue
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Connectivity technology:** SATA
- **Digital storage capacity:** 500 GB
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** Serial ATA
- **Installation type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special features:** Compact

## Images

![WD Blue 500GB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 7200 RPM SATA 6 Gb/s 16MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD5000AAKX - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61IvwSwUdoL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Customer Package Type** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i use this Sata III HDD in a Sata II Motherboard?**
A: SATA III (revision 3.x) interface, formally known as SATA 6Gb/s, is a third generation SATA interface running at 6.0Gb/s. The bandwidth throughput, which is supported by the interface, is up to 600MB/s. This interface is backwards compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s interface, also known as SATA II.  In other words, your motherboard will address the drive, but you won't benefit from the increased speed capability of this strong WD hard drive.  One solution is to buy a Rosewill RC-227 PCI-Express 2.0 SATA III (6.0Gb/s) Controller Card.  Of course, your motherboard must have a PCI-e x1 slot available.  A $19 solution..

**Q: replacing the old hard drive for my dell dimension 8300 series ( 8 years old PC). Will the WD Cavier Blue 500 GB work for my PC?**
A: Locate the Dell ID number on your PC and call Dell support. They will be able to examine your PC over the Internet and recommend a drive for you. E.g., does your PC have an IDE interface or is it even SATA capable? Then they will tell you about Henry's concerns in the previous answer. Partitioning is not the easiest system for novices.In addition, Dell can run a utility for you (or show you how) to identify all BIOS upgrades available for you - video, etc. that way, you spend you money one time, and get precisely the drive you need.  That said, buy a new PC.  When the drive's inserted, you'll still have a moderately functional 8-yr old computer.

**Q: does this come with the windows 7 license, since it has windows 7  os**
A: No, It is compatible with Windows 7. It is only a hard drive, it should work with any OS.

**Q: I have one caviar blue made in 2012 that has 6 year run time and never had one problem. Does everyone have similar success with theirs?**
A: The answer, yes. I have run spinner type hard drives for over ten years, until they become so outdated that I replace them will higher capacity hard drives. When I get the jitters about hard drive longevity, I simply but another one as a back up. At the moment, I only run hard mounted hard drives for system requirements and backups. I use external hard drives for all common storage. Have a problem with the computer, the external hard drive with all your data, can simply be plugged into another computer. Have a good week.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***O on 6 July 2025*

Excelente precio y funcionamiento a la primera

### ⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***E on 2 January 2026*

Disk was as advertised, but disappointed to find it was 10 years old.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***C on 4 April 2012*

Had the drive working for One week now in a new build Computer. Performs well, Its Sata 3 so read and write times are good. Is faster than Sata 2 but not spectacularly faster In real world use I find, the data speed within the computer is also affected by what chipset you're motherboard has and what CPU you have. The drive is quite compared to some I've had in the past. Has the jumpers on the back which are used for limiting the speed from 6Gbps to 3Gbps and/or using the PUIS (power up in standby) mode, handy if you have a large raid array to save on power depending on motherboard compatibility and raid type. So overall a good hard drive, quite and for what you get a good price, would buy again for any more new builds in the near future. Any problems with the drive and I will update this review. PS, Two good tips when handling hard drives, always wear a anti-static wrist band if you have one, and once you've taken the hard drive out of the anti-static bag, don't put it back on top of it. The bag is only anti-static on the inside, not the outside.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-16*