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A 2.5 inch internal hard drive with silver metal casing and green circuit board visible on the underside

Western Digital Refurbished

Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000BLFS 300GB 10000 RPM 16MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 2.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-BT75-B0T5B MPN WD3000BLFS

A 2.5 inch enterprise hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM with 300GB capacity and 16MB cache over SATA 3.0Gb/s

  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • Mean write time4.7 ms
  • Key featuresKiller speed - Built on the performance bloodlines of WD Rap
  • 10,000 RPM spindle delivers 35% faster throughput than prior designs
  • 16 MB cache buffer accelerates burst transfers for heavy workloads
  • 300 GB capacity fits OS plus applications in a 2.5" frame
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface connects directly to standard desktop controllers
  • 7 ms average write latency sharpens random I/O response

Capacity and role

The Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000BLFS is a 300GB 2.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 10000 RPM with a 16MB cache. It targets enthusiasts and workstation users who need fast mechanical storage for operating systems, applications or scratch disks.

Installation notes

The drive uses a standard SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and fits any 2.5-inch bay or 3.5-inch adapter with the same connector layout. A common issue is forgetting to enable AHCI mode in the BIOS, which lets the controller use native command queuing for better random performance.

Interface limits

The SATA 3.0Gb/s link caps sequential throughput well below what modern solid-state drives deliver on the same connector. Random access latency remains higher than flash storage, so workloads dominated by small-block I/O will not reach SSD-level responsiveness.

How it compares

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Price $95.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product lineWD VelociRaptor
Model nameWD3000BLFS
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Mean write time4.7 ms
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Shipping weight0.21 kg
Package size121 × 110 × 24 mm

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the drive is running at its rated 10000 RPM after installation?

Use a SMART monitoring tool such as CrystalDiskInfo or the BIOS health page; the rotational speed field should report 10000 RPM and the interface should show SATA 3.0Gb/s.

What comes in the box and what must I source separately?

The refurbished drive itself is supplied; you will need to provide a SATA data cable, a SATA power connector and a 2.5" to 3.5" mounting bracket if your case lacks 2.5" bays.

Which capacity version of the VelociRaptor WD3000BLFS should I choose?

This model is the 300GB variant with 16MB cache and 10000 RPM; select it when you need that specific capacity and performance tier.

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