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Western Digital WD800BB 80GB 7200RPM 2MB CACHE IDE Bulk/OEM 3.5 Inch Desktop Hard Drive

Name: Western Digital WD800BB 80GB 7200RPM 2MB CACHE IDE Bulk/OEM 3.5 Inch Desktop Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B000093S8Z

Bottom line: The Western Digital WD800BB 80GB 7200RPM 2MB CACHE IDE Bulk/OEM 3.5 Inch: Genuine 7200RPM spindle, faster than the 5400RPM drives common in this era; main trade-off: bulk/OEM packaging ships bare, no cables, screws, or mounting rails included.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-06

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Genuine 7200RPM spindle, faster than the 5400RPM drives common in this era
✓ Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface fits period-correct IDE motherboards without adapters
✓ 2MB cache helps sustain throughput on sequential retro-PC workloads
✓ Standard 3.5-inch desktop form factor drops into vintage tower bays

Cons

✗ Bulk/OEM packaging ships bare, no cables, screws, or mounting rails included
✗ 80GB capacity is limiting next to modern CF and SD storage adapters
✗ 2MB cache is small compared with later 8MB and 16MB IDE drives
✗ Listing description references a 20-pack, so confirm the exact quantity before ordering

Manufacturer description

20PK 80gb caviar Eide

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital WD800BB 80GB 7200RPM 2MB CACHE IDE Bulk/OEM 3.5 Inch… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. Western Digital's drives & media lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

DE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
7200RPM

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Model Name	Caviar
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Model Number	WD800BB
Built-In Media	Hard Drives only
Hard Disk Size	80 GB
Hard-Drive Size	80 GB
Mfr Part Number	WD800BB
Number of Items	20
Special Feature	Portable
Item Part Number	WD800BB
Hardware Platform	PC, Mac, Unix
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	100 Megabytes Per Second
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	IDE
Warranty Description	1 year warranty
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk

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Western Digital WD800BB 80GB 7200RPM 2MB CACHE IDE Bulk/OEM 3.5 Inch Desktop Hard Drive is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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