Western Digital

Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM 8MB EIDE Bulk/OEM Hard Drive WD1600JB

Name: Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM 8MB EIDE Bulk/OEM Hard Drive WD1600JB
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B000Q85ITE

Bottom line: The Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM 8MB EIDE Bulk/OEM Hard Drive WD1600JB is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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By Mike Perry, Founder & Editor-in-Chief · Listing data updated 2026-10-20

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ Brand Name: Western Digital

Cons

✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM 8MB EIDE Bulk/OEM Hard Drive WD1600JB 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.

Common buyer scenarios for drives & media of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

Brand Name: Western Digital
Model: WD1600JB
Hard Disk Size: 160 GB

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Color	Silver
Model	WD1600JB
Brand Name	Western Digital
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Model Number	WD1600JB
Hard Disk Size	160 GB
Hard-Drive Size	160 GB
Mfr Part Number	WD1600JB
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	EIDE
Customer Package Type	Amazon Frustration-Free
Hard Disk Description	Eide
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 inches
Hardware Connectivity	EIDE

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Western Digital 160GB 7200RPM 8MB EIDE Bulk/OEM Hard Drive WD1600JB 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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