Western Digital

WD Blue 80 GB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, PATA, 8 MB Cache - WD800AAJB

Status: WD Blue 80 GB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-20 16:27 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 80 GB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the PC & gaming hardware 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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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ WhisperDrive technology minimizes noise to levels near the threshold of human hearing.
✓ Backed by Western Digital's warranty and support channels

Cons

✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Compatible with: PC

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital WD Blue 80 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.

Common buyer scenarios for PC & gaming hardware 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

WD Caviar Blue hard drives have a multitude of features to deliver rock solid performance and ultra-cool and quiet operation.
WhisperDrive technology minimizes noise to levels near the threshold of human hearing.
SoftSeek technology streamlines read/write seeking algorithms, resulting in more efficient operation.
80 GB capacity holds up to 16,000 digital photos, 20,000 MP3 files, and 9 hours of HD video.
2 year limited warranty.
Transfer Rates: 126 MB/s (Max)

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Color	Black
Model Name	WD800AAJB
Read Speed	126 megabytes_per_second
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Media Speed	100 MB/s
Model Number	WD800AAJB
Transfer Rates	126 MB/s (Max)
Hard-Drive Size	80 GB
Mfr Part Number	WD800AAJB
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Item Part Number	WD800AAJB
Mode 5 Ultra ATA	100 MB/s
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop
Data Transfer Rate	100 megabytes_per_second
Formatted Capacity	80,026 MB
Additional Features	Portable

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