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Western Digital Refurbished

Western Digital WD5003ABYX 500GB 7200 RPM 64MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-PG72-FQ4R4 MPN WD5003ABYX

A 500 GB 3.5" desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 64 MB cache and a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity500 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory64 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers quick data access
  • 64MB cache buffer smooths burst read and write workloads
  • SATA 3.0Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop motherboards
  • 5 inch low-profile form factor fits typical drive bays
  • 500GB capacity stores operating system, applications and files

WD RE4 500GB 7200 RPM SATA Drive

The WD RE4 WD5003ABYX is a 500GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for desktop systems. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 64MB cache and connects via a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. This refurbished unit suits users adding bulk storage to a workstation or replacing a failed mechanical drive in a compatible bay.

Installation and common issues

The bare drive fits a standard 3.5-inch mounting tray and uses a regular 7-pin SATA data cable plus a SATA power connector. Low-profile height of 1.0 inch helps it slide into tight drive cages. The main pitfall is forgetting to initialise and format the disk in the operating system before use, which leaves the volume invisible.

Compatibility checks

Verify your motherboard or controller provides a free SATA 3.0Gb/s port and that the case has an available 3.5-inch bay with mounting screws. Confirm the power supply includes a spare SATA power lead. Ensure the system BIOS or UEFI recognises SATA hard drives of this capacity. No other interface or form factor is supported by this unit.

How it compares

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

Price $92.99
Cheaper than about 55% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 500 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $185.98 per TB
Pricier than about 77% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineWD RE4
Model nameWD5003ABYX
Total capacity500 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory64 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.54 kg
Package size146 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How can I verify the drive is operating at 7200 RPM after installation?

Check the reported rotational speed in your BIOS or a SMART monitoring tool; it should read 7200 RPM.

The listing says Bare Drive — what exactly is included and what cables do I need to add?

Only the 3.5-inch drive is supplied; you must provide a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector from your PSU.

This is the WD RE4 WD5003ABYX with 500GB capacity — are there other versions of this model I should consider?

The WD5003ABYX is a single 500GB, 7200 RPM, 64MB cache variant; other RE4 models have different capacities or cache sizes.

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