Western Digital

WD Blue 160 GB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, PATA, 8 MB Cache - WD1600AAJB

Name: WD Blue 160 GB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, PATA, 8 MB Cache - WD1600AAJB
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B000VRZ7PA

Status: WD Blue 160 GB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 04:28 UTC. SpecPicks has no in-stock listing with matching specs on file; the search below lists current offers. eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The Western Digital WD Blue 160 GB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch: 7200 RPM spindle keeps desktop access responsive; main trade-off: 160 GB capacity is small for modern storage needs.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 7200 RPM spindle keeps desktop access responsive
✓ Native PATA/EIDE interface fits legacy IDE motherboards
✓ 8 MB cache buffers reads on the WD1600AAJB
✓ IntelliSeek tunes seek speed to lower noise and power

Cons

✗ 160 GB capacity is small for modern storage needs
✗ PATA interface is obsolete on current SATA boards
✗ 8 MB cache is modest next to newer 64 MB drives
✗ Mechanical 7200 RPM lags far behind any SSD

Manufacturer description

WD Caviar Blue hard drives are available with either SATA or EIDE interface in a variety of cache sizes with a multitude of available features to deliver rock solid performance and ultra-cool and quiet operation. Pick the drive that suits your needs with the confidence in knowing that all WD Caviar Blue drives are built to the highest standards of quality and reliability. With capacities ranging from 40 GB to 640 GB, these drives are the perfect solution for family and business computing.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital WD Blue 160 GB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. Western Digital's PC & gaming hardware 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

Enhanced integrated drive electronics (EIDE) interface
Ultra cool and quiet
IntelliSeek - Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise, and vibration.

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Color	Blue
Model Name	VelociRaptor
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Media Speed	100 MB/s
Model Number	WD1600AAJB
Built-In Media	Hard Drive
Hard-Drive Size	160 GB
Mfr Part Number	WD1600AAJB
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Item Part Number	WD1600AAJB
Vibration/Rumble	Yes
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	100 megabytes_per_second
Enclosure Material	Aluminum
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	IDE

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