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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with black IcePack mounting frame and exposed circuit board

Western Digital

Western Digital WD3000HLHX VelociRaptor 300GB 10000 RPM 32MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-X7GN-Y6V6P MPN WD3000HLHX

A 300 GB, 10000 RPM desktop drive with 32 MB cache and a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface for high-performance workloads

  • Total capacity300 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeEnterprise
  • Rotational speed10,000 RPM
  • 10,000 RPM spindle speed delivers fast data access
  • 300 GB capacity stores operating system and core applications
  • 32 MB cache buffer accelerates frequent read and write operations
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface provides high throughput for desktop workloads
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays with IcePack mounting frame

VelociRaptor 300GB 10000 RPM drive

The Western Digital VelociRaptor WD3000HLHX is a 300GB desktop internal hard drive that spins at 10000 RPM with a 32MB cache. It connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and fits a standard 3.5 inch bay using the included IcePack mounting frame. The drive is supplied new as a bare unit without retail packaging.

Suits performance-focused desktops, not mass storage

This drive targets enthusiasts and workstations that prioritise low latency and fast sequential access for operating systems, applications or scratch disks. The 300GB capacity and 10000 RPM spindle suit workloads that benefit from quick seek times. Buyers who need more storage space or a lower-cost archive drive should consider higher-capacity alternatives.

300GB capacity with 32MB cache headroom

The 300GB capacity comfortably holds an operating system, core applications and active project files while the 32MB cache smooths burst workloads. Performance scales with the SATA 6.0Gb/s link, though the mechanical spindle ultimately limits sustained throughput. For large media libraries or bulk backups the available space runs out quickly.

How it compares

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

Price $84.99
Cheaper than about 57% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 300 GB
Lower than about 88% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $283.30 per TB
Pricier than about 83% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineWD VelociRaptor
Model nameWD3000HLHX
Total capacity300 GB
Recommended useFor Ultimate Performance
Performance
Rotational speed10,000 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
Storage
Flash memory typeEnterprise
Cache memory32 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 weight0.46 kg
Package size150 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need a SATA 6.0Gb/s port to run the WD3000HLHX at full speed?

Yes, a SATA 6.0Gb/s port is required to achieve the 6.0Gb/s interface rate; the drive will fall back to slower SATA speeds on older ports.

Can I keep my existing 3.5" drive cage when installing this 10000 RPM VelociRaptor?

The drive fits a standard 3.5" bay measuring 147.00mm long, 101.60mm wide and 26.10mm high, so most cages accept it without modification.

How do I confirm the WD3000HLHX is operating at 10000 RPM after setup?

Check the reported rotational speed in BIOS or a SMART monitoring tool; it should show 10000 RPM and a SATA 6.0Gb/s link rate.

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