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Silver 3.5 inch bare SATA hard drive, refurbished

Western Digital Refurbished

Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AABS 160GB 7200 RPM 2MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-Z82P-E29DF MPN WD1600AABS

A refurbished 160 GB 3.5″ desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 2 MB cache and SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity160 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory2 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive daily computing performance
  • 160GB capacity stores essential files and applications
  • SATA 3.0Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop motherboards
  • 9ms average seek time provides quick data access
  • 5 inch low-profile 1.0 inch height fits typical drive bays

Product identity

The Western Digital Caviar SE WD1600AABS is a 160GB 3.5 inch desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 2MB cache and SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It is a refurbished bare drive intended for daily computing tasks in mainstream personal computers.

Upgrade context

This drive replaces older lower-capacity or slower-spinning desktop hard drives where a 160GB capacity and 7200 RPM speed provide a noticeable improvement. The jump is worth it when the system uses a SATA 3.0Gb/s connection and the workload fits within the 2MB cache and 8.9ms average seek time.

Suitability

It suits builders repairing legacy desktops or adding a secondary storage volume where a 1.0 inch low-profile 3.5 inch form factor is required. Buyers needing larger capacities, faster interfaces, or new-condition drives with longer warranty coverage should look at something else.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $10.99
Cheaper than about 97% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 160 GB
Lower than about 94% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $68.69 per TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,365 items is $62.21 per TB.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product lineCaviar SE
Model nameWD1600AABS
Total capacity160 GB
Recommended useFor Daily Computing
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time8.9 ms
Mean write time10.9 ms
Mean latency4.2 ms
Storage
Cache memory2 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.48 kg
Package size198 × 140 × 27 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 3.5-inch WD1600AABS need a 1.0-inch low-profile bay or a standard-height bay?

The drive is a 1.0-inch low-profile 3.5-inch unit, so it fits slim desktop bays that accept 1.0-inch height.

What is the correct SATA cable orientation when connecting the 7-pin data connector on the WD1600AABS?

Align the L-shaped key on the 7-pin SATA data plug with the matching notch on the drive connector; forcing it the wrong way bends pins.

After how many operating hours should I plan to replace the refurbished WD1600AABS?

Treat the drive as end-of-life storage; migrate critical data to a newer drive once SMART reallocated-sector counts rise above zero.

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