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Western Digital

Western Digital WD3200LPVX 320GB 5400 RPM 2.5" laptop hard drive

SKU CH-PBYG-5VQAN MPN WD3200LPVX

A 320 GB 2.5-inch laptop hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 8 MB cache and a 7 mm slim profile

  • Total capacity320 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • Mean latency5.5 ms

Capacity 320GB

  • 320 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 5400 RPM spindle delivers quiet everyday performance
  • 8 MB cache speeds up frequent file access
  • 7 mm slim profile fits thin laptops
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface works with standard notebooks

Everyday laptop storage

The Western Digital WD3200LPVX is a 2.5 inch SATA hard drive built for notebooks that need reliable capacity without a premium price. It spins at 5400 RPM with an 8 MB cache and a 6.0 Gb/s interface, delivering solid performance for routine tasks. The 7 mm height fits most modern slim laptops and standard drive bays.

Suits mainstream upgrades, not speed-critical work

This drive fits users replacing a failed drive or adding affordable bulk storage for documents, photos and light applications. It is not suited to workloads that demand quick random access such as heavy multitasking, video editing or modern gaming where an SSD would remove the bottleneck. Buyers who want faster boot times or snappier application launches should consider solid-state alternatives.

320 GB capacity with modest headroom

The 320 GB capacity holds an operating system, everyday programs and a reasonable media library with room to spare for typical home or office use. Average latency of 5.5 ms and the 5400 RPM spindle mean sustained transfers are adequate for sequential reads but the drive runs out of steam with many small simultaneous requests. Users planning large game libraries, raw video footage or virtual machines will exhaust the space and throughput quickly.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 2.5-Inch Internal Laptop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $55.99
Cheaper than about 60% of the 645 comparable items (median $66.99).
Total capacity 320 GB
Typical for this category: the median of 419 items is 320 GB.
Price per TB $174.97 per TB
Cheaper than about 60% of the 416 comparable items (median $233.48 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineBlue
Model nameWD3200LPVX
Total capacity320 GB
Performance
Mean latency5.5 ms
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Max height7 mm
Maximum width69.85 mm
Maximum length100.2 mm
Shipping weight0.10 kg
Package size113 × 80 × 19 mm

Questions about this item

Does my laptop need a 2.5-inch SATA bay and a 7mm height clearance to fit this WD3200LPVX?

Yes, the drive measures 100.20mm long, 69.85mm wide and 7.00mm high, so it requires a standard 2.5-inch SATA slot with at least 7mm vertical space.

Will the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface on this 5400 RPM drive work with my older laptop that only supports SATA 3.0Gb/s?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible and will operate at the slower 3.0Gb/s speed when connected to an older controller.

How can I confirm the WD3200LPVX is running at 5400 RPM with its 8MB cache after installation?

Check the model number WD3200LPVX in your BIOS or a system information tool; it will report 320GB capacity, 5400 RPM speed and 8MB cache size.

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