--- product_id: 1213821 title: "500GB WD Black Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache, 3.5\" - WD5003AZEX" brand: "western digital" price: "R6329" currency: ZAR in_stock: true category: "Western Digital" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1213821-500gb-wd-black-performance-internal-hard-drive-hdd-7200-rpm store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 7200 RPM blazing speed 64 MB cache for smooth multitasking SATA 6 Gb/s ultra-fast interface 500GB WD Black Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD5003AZEX **Brand:** western digital **Price:** R6329 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Power your PC with WD Black — where speed meets unstoppable performance! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 500GB WD Black Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD5003AZEX by western digital - **How much does it cost?** R6329 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1213821-500gb-wd-black-performance-internal-hard-drive-hdd-7200-rpm) ## Best For - western digital enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted western digital brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **64 MB Cache Memory:** Boost your system’s responsiveness with a generous cache that optimizes read/write efficiency. - • **SATA 6 Gb/s Interface:** Seamlessly transfer large files with industry-leading SATA III connectivity for peak performance. - • **Blazing 7200 RPM Speed:** Experience lightning-fast data access and reduced load times for gaming and creative workflows. - • **5-Year Limited Warranty:** Invest with confidence backed by Western Digital’s industry-leading reliability and support. - • **Built for Gamers & Creatives:** Designed to handle intense workloads, from high-res video editing to marathon gaming sessions. ## Overview The Western Digital 500GB WD Black is a high-performance internal hard drive tailored for gamers, creative professionals, and system builders. Featuring a 7200 RPM spindle speed, SATA 6 Gb/s interface, and 64 MB cache, it delivers fast, reliable storage with optimized data transfer rates. Its robust design includes StableTrac technology for enhanced durability and comes with an industry-leading 5-year warranty, making it a trusted choice for demanding desktop environments. ## Description WD Black performance storage is designed to enhance your PC experience across heavier computing tasks whether you are a digital artist, video editor, photographer, or gamer. Available with an impressive 256 MB of DRAM cache on higher capacity models, the WD Black drive is optimized for drive performance so you can spend more time experiencing the things you love most. Enhance your PC’s performance even further when you combine a WD Black drive with an SSD for a dual drive configuration, allowing you to benefit from the additional caching of your operating system onto the SSD for increased performance. All together, the WD Black drive gives you the hard drive performance, capacity and an industry leading 5-year limited warranty for an inspiring three-in-one storage solution. ## Features - Desktop performance gaming hard drive - Performance storage available in up to 10TB* capacities | * As used for storage capacity, 1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less depending on operating environment. - Designed for gamers, system builders, and creative professionals. - Western Digital’s StableTrac and Dynamic Cache Technology increase reliability and optimize performance - An industry-leading 5-year limited warranty** | ** See official Western Digital website for warranty details. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B008968L6M | | Additional Features | SSD for NAS | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,035 in Internal Hard Drives | | Brand | Western Digital | | Built-In Media | Performance hard drive Acronis True Image WD Edition Software Quick install guide | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 64 | | Color | Red | | Compatible Devices | PC | | Connectivity Technology | SATA | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 606 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 3430 megabytes_per_second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB | | Enclosure Material | Aluminum | | Form Factor | 3.5-inch | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00718037800233 | | Hard Disk Average Latency | 15 milliseconds | | Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 inches | | Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA-600 | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 rpm | | Hard-Drive Size | 500 GB | | Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | | Hardware Platform | PC | | Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 3.15"L x 0.87"W x 0.09"Th | | Item Part Number | WD5003AZEX | | Manufacturer | Western Digital | | Media Speed | 2600 | | Mfr Part Number | WD5003AZEX | | Model Name | SN700 | | Model Number | WD5003AZEX-SPK3CA0 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 3430 megabytes_per_second | | Special Feature | SSD for NAS | | Specific Uses For Product | Personal | | UPC | 163120474677 718037800233 112040012766 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | Western Digital ("WD") values your business and always attempts to provide you the very best of service. No limited warranty is provided by WD unless your WD Product ("Product") was purchased from an authorized distributor or authorized reseller. Distributors may sell Products to resellers who then sell Products to end users. Please see below for warranty information or obtaining service. No warra… | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Western Digital - **Color:** Red - **Compatible Devices:** PC - **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-600 - **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** SSD for NAS ## Images ![500GB WD Black Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD5003AZEX - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71gFpxeBiPL.jpg) ![500GB WD Black Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD5003AZEX - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51wbaFSqD8L.jpg) ![500GB WD Black Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD5003AZEX - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tm6sB0d1L.jpg) ![500GB WD Black Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD5003AZEX - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41EO+0bYqWL.jpg) ![500GB WD Black Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD5003AZEX - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41VXNtN2mfL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this a 4K sector Advanced Format drive?** A: No, from what I understand the Black Series are not 4K drives. This is from Western the Digital website:"What models utilize Advanced Format technology?Some models of the WD Caviar Green and WD Scorpio Blue product families are built using Advanced Format technology. Over time more models and capacities will be added. WD drives with Advanced Format technology include special installation information on the drive label so be sure to read the label on your drive before installing it."Others have posted in BLOGs: "...the drives with model numbers that end in EARS and AARS are the advance format drives...."I hope that helps to answer your inquiry! **Q: Does this purchase come with free download of WD Acronics true image ?** A: I do not know if Amazon has a deal that packages Acronis with the WD Black 500GB drive but this is not normally included. **Q: Does this still have the 5-year warranty? And since the warranty is based on the manufacture date, do you happen to know the date of this drive?** A: I bought this drive in 2017 and it began to fail 2019. Still under WD warranty, however, they would not honor the warranty because it was an OEM drive not a boxed retail drive. Even though it is within WD's warranty period, Amazon will not honor it. **Q: Do you foresee any problems installing 2 WD 500Gb in a Dell 660, Win 8 desktop. 1 for storage/backup.** A: No! (problems). First things first. I am not brand loyal about PC brands. I build all of my PC, CPU hand installed onto Motherboard, Windows installed on new WD HD etc. Video Cards, the works. Now I do favor WD-HD's because I once dropped one (up-side down) onto a hard floor from the table), and it still worked for years. I have always used (2) WD-HD's. I keep all of my files & drawings on my D-drive in case the Win- C-drive crash. You can still use your (old) D-drive even with a newly installed C-drive. So go ahead, Windows 7 can do it for sure, & so should Win-8.1 ## Frequently Bought Together - Western Digital 500GB WD Black Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD5003AZEX - SAMSUNG 990 PRO SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4, M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Hard Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 7,450 MB/s for High End Computing, Gaming, and Heavy Duty Workstations, MZ-V9P2T0B/AM - AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1213821-500gb-wd-black-performance-internal-hard-drive-hdd-7200-rpm](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1213821-500gb-wd-black-performance-internal-hard-drive-hdd-7200-rpm) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-11-10*