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Silver 3.5 inch bare SATA hard drive with black label

Western Digital

Western Digital WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-VXNF-GBFSW MPN WD1001FALS

1 TB 7200 RPM desktop hard drive with 32 MB cache and SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory32 MB
  • 1 TB capacity for large storage needs
  • 7200 RPM speed for responsive data access
  • 32 MB cache for faster read and write performance
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface for broad desktop compatibility
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard drive bays

Drive identity and target user

The Western Digital WD1001FALS is a 1TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 32MB cache. It uses the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and belongs to the Black series built for high-performance desktop workloads. The bare drive ships without cables or mounting hardware.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Verify that your motherboard or controller provides a free SATA 3.0Gb/s port and that your power supply has a spare SATA power connector. Ensure the chassis has an available 3.5-inch drive bay and sufficient clearance for a standard-height drive. The drive arrives unformatted and unpartitioned so you will need to initialise it in your operating system.

Thermals noise and power draw

Mechanical operation at 7200 RPM produces audible seek noise and moderate heat typical of performance-class desktop drives. The dual-processor architecture and StableTrac mechanical design aim to limit vibration and maintain consistent throughput. Power consumption rises during heavy random access and settles lower during sequential reads or idle periods.

How it compares

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

Price $100.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,938 items is $107.99.
Total capacity 1 TB
Lower than about 60% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $100.99 per TB
Pricier than about 63% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product lineBlack
Model nameWD1001FALS
Total capacity1 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory32 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.66 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does the bare WD1001FALS come with any cables, brackets or screws?

The drive is supplied as a bare unit only; SATA data and power cables plus mounting hardware must be sourced separately.

Should I pick the 1 TB WD1001FALS or a different capacity for a desktop boot drive?

This model is offered in a single 1 TB capacity with 7200 RPM and 32 MB cache; choose it when you need that exact size and performance tier.

What does the 3.0 Gb/s SATA rating mean for actual throughput on this drive?

The interface supports up to 3.0 Gb/s burst transfer; real-world sustained speeds will be lower and depend on the system controller and workload.

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