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3.5 inch black metal hard drive with silver label and circuit board visible

Western Digital

Western Digital WD2003FZEX 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache 3.5" SATA Internal Hard Drive

SKU CH-6C5P-9YEPW MPN WD2003FZEX

A 2 TB desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a 64 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface for performance storage

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Flash memory typeDesktop
  • Recording methodCMR
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM

Model 2TB 64MB Cache

  • 2TB capacity stores large game libraries and media projects
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast sequential throughput for creative workloads
  • 64MB DRAM cache accelerates frequent read operations
  • CMR recording technology ensures consistent write performance
  • 5-inch SATA 6.0Gb/s interface fits standard desktop drive bays

Desktop performance hard drive

The WD Black WD2003FZEX is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a 2TB capacity. It runs at 7200 RPM over a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and includes a 64MB cache. The drive uses CMR recording technology and features StableTrac and Dynamic Cache Technology.

Suited for creative workloads and gaming libraries

Professionals handling video, photo or audio projects gain sustained throughput for large files. Gamers and system builders can store extensive libraries on a single volume. Buyers who need more storage than 2TB should consider higher-capacity models. Systems without a free 3.5-inch bay or SATA port cannot install this drive.

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface determines compatibility

Your motherboard or controller must provide a standard SATA data port and matching power connector. The 3.5-inch form factor requires a corresponding drive bay with 26.10mm height clearance. Without these connections the drive cannot be used.

How it compares

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

Price $146.99
Pricier than about 59% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 2 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,372 items is 2 TB.
Price per TB $73.50 per TB
Pricier than about 55% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineBlack
Model nameWD2003FZEX
Total capacity2 TB
Recommended useGaming Hard Drives
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeDesktop
Recording methodCMR
Cache memory64 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.1 mm
Maximum width101.6 mm
Maximum length147 mm
Shipping weight0.75 kg
Package size229 × 102 × 76 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the 3.5 inch form factor and 26.10mm height fit my standard desktop drive bay?

Yes, the drive measures 3.5 inches wide with a 26.10mm height, matching the standard desktop 3.5 inch bay dimensions of 101.60mm width and 147.00mm length.

Does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface require any special driver or BIOS setting during installation?

Connect the drive using a standard SATA data cable and power connector; the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface is natively supported by modern motherboards without extra drivers, but ensure the SATA controller is set to AHCI mode in BIOS for optimal performance.

How does the 64MB cache and CMR recording technology affect long-term reliability and maintenance?

The 64MB DRAM cache combined with CMR recording technology provides consistent performance without the write-amplification issues of SMR drives, while StableTrac secures the motor shaft to reduce vibration-induced wear over the drive's lifespan.

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