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Western Digital

Western Digital WD6003FZBX Black 6TB 7200 RPM 256MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-1RR7-516E0 MPN WD6003FZBX

High-capacity 6TB 3.5" desktop drive with 7200 RPM speed and 256MB cache for demanding creative and gaming workloads

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB
  • 6TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • 256MB DRAM cache accelerates read operations
  • StableTrac and Dynamic Cache Technology enhance reliability
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop bays

Capacity and interface

This is a 6TB 3.5-inch desktop hard drive with a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and 7200 RPM spindle speed. It ships as a bare drive with 256MB of DRAM cache and is sold in new condition.

Creative workloads and gaming vs other needs

The drive targets creative professionals, gamers and system builders who want high-capacity mechanical storage for large project files and game libraries. Buyers who need the lower latency of a solid-state drive for operating-system boot or active scratch disks should choose a different storage type.

SATA 6.0Gb/s connection

The single specification that decides fit is the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface; the motherboard or controller must provide a matching SATA port and power connector for the drive to operate.

How it compares

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

Price $195.99
Pricier than about 68% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 6 TB
Higher than about 75% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $32.67 per TB
Cheaper than about 79% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineBlack
Model nameWD6003FZBX
Total capacity6 TB
Recommended useGaming Hard Drives
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory256 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 weight0.84 kg
Package size224 × 157 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

Does my desktop have a free SATA 6.0Gb/s port and a 3.5-inch drive bay for this WD Black 6TB drive?

The drive connects via a standard SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and fits a 3.5-inch bay with maximum dimensions of 147.00mm length, 101.60mm width and 26.10mm height.

Will the 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache slow down my older SATA 3Gb/s motherboard?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s ports; the drive will operate at the slower link speed while retaining its 7200 RPM spindle and 256MB cache.

How can I verify the drive is healthy and running at the rated 7200 RPM after installation?

Use SMART monitoring software to confirm the spindle speed reports 7200 RPM, check that the SATA link negotiates at 6.0Gb/s, and run a surface scan for reallocated sectors.

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