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Western Digital Refurbished

Western Digital WD10EALX 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-51TT-SYKEJ MPN WD10EALX

Refurbished 1 TB desktop hard drive with 7200 RPM spindle, 32 MB cache and 6.0 Gb/s SATA interface in a 3.5 inch form factor

  • Total capacity1 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory32 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • 32 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother multitasking
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast sequential transfers
  • 1 TB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays

Purpose-built desktop storage

The refurbished WD Blue WD10EALX is a 1TB 3.5" hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 32MB cache, designed for family and business desktops that need dependable bulk capacity. It suits everyday workloads such as document archives, media libraries and backup repositories where solid performance matters more than peak speed.

SATA integration and build impact

The drive connects through a standard SATA 6.0Gb/s port and fits any 3.5" bay, leaving M.2 slots free for an operating-system SSD. Its bare-drive packaging means you supply the mounting screws and cables, while the SATA interface keeps cabling simple and compatible with virtually any modern motherboard or controller.

Thermals acoustics and power profile

Western Digital highlights ultra-cool and quiet operation, so the drive runs at modest temperatures and low acoustic levels during typical desktop use. The 7200 RPM spindle delivers responsive access without the heat or noise associated with higher-speed enterprise units, keeping system airflow and power demands easy to manage.

How it compares

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

Price $81.99
Cheaper than about 58% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 1 TB
Lower than about 60% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $81.99 per TB
Pricier than about 58% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineBlue
Model nameWD10EALX
Total capacity1 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory32 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.63 kg
Package size194 × 165 × 32 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 7200 RPM spindle speed limit sustained write throughput?

The 7200 RPM spindle and 32MB cache deliver solid performance for everyday desktop workloads.

How much noise and heat does the 3.5" drive produce during all-day operation?

WD Caviar Blue engineering targets ultra-cool and quiet operation for continuous family and business use.

What SATA host interface must my system provide for this 6.0Gb/s drive to work?

A motherboard or controller with a SATA 6.0Gb/s port is required; the drive is backward compatible with slower SATA revisions.

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