Western Digital

WD Green 1TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5-inch, SATA 6 Gb/s, IntelliPower, 64MB Cache WD10EZRX

Name: (Old Model) WD Green 1TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5-inch, SATA 6 Gb/s, IntelliPower, 64MB Cache WD10EZRX
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: B006GDVREI

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Bottom line: The Western Digital WD Green 1TB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5-inch: IntelliPower cuts power draw up to 40% vs standard desktop drives; main trade-off: marked as an older model, so newer WD lines have since replaced it.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ IntelliPower cuts power draw up to 40% vs standard desktop drives
✓ Just 3.7W read/write, 2.1W idle, 0.4W standby and sleep
✓ 64MB cache and SATA 6 Gb/s with 150 MB/s sustained transfers
✓ IntelliSeek tuning lowers seek noise and vibration for quiet builds

Cons

✗ Marked as an older model, so newer WD lines have since replaced it
✗ 2-year limited warranty is short next to NAS-class drives
✗ IntelliPower means no published fixed RPM to compare against 7200 RPM drives
✗ 150 MB/s sustained is far below any SATA SSD

Manufacturer description

The WD Green 1TB desktop hard drive (model WD10EZRX) is the quiet, low-draw storage tier for builds where capacity matters more than speed. Western Digital's IntelliPower tuning balances spin speed, transfer rate, and caching algorithms to cut power consumption by up to 40 percent versus conventional desktop drives, while IntelliSeek calculates optimum seek speeds to reduce noise and vibration. On the spec sheet that translates to 3.7 watts under read/write, 2.1 watts at idle, and 0.4 watts in standby or sleep, so it runs cool enough for cramped cases and always-on NAS or media boxes. You…

SpecPicks Verdict

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the actual RPM of the WD Green WD10EZRX?

Western Digital does not publish a fixed RPM. The spec lists rotational speed as IntelliPower, a tuned balance of spin speed, transfer rate, and caching algorithms aimed at power savings rather than peak throughput.

How fast is this drive?

The interface is SATA 6 Gb/s with a 6 Gb/s buffer-to-host rate, and sustained host-to-drive transfer is rated at 150 MB/s. It pairs a 64MB cache with that interface.

How much can 1TB actually hold?

Western Digital rates the 1TB capacity at roughly 200,000 digital photos, 250,000 MP3 files, or 120 hours of HD video.

How much power does the WD10EZRX use?

Average dissipation is 3.7 watts during read/write, 2.1 watts idle, and 0.4 watts in both standby and sleep. WD claims up to 40 percent lower consumption than conventional desktop drives.

What warranty and packaging does it come with?

It carries a 2-year limited warranty and ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging. Check the product listing for current warranty terms in your region.

Key Features

WD Caviar Green hard drives reduce power consumption by up to 40% and offer best-in-class acoustics and operating temperature.
IntelliPower - A fine-tuned balance of spin speed, transfer rate and caching algorithms designed to deliver both significant power savings and solid performance.
IntelliSeek - Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise, and vibration.
1 TB capacity holds up to 200,000 digital photos, 250,000 MP3 files, and 120 hours of HD video.
2 year limited warranty.
WD Green hard drives reduce power consumption by up to 40% and offer best-in-class acoustics and operating temperature.

Full Specifications

Brand	Western Digital
Color	Green
Model Name	Green
Read Speed	6 gigabytes_per_second
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Media Speed	150 MB/s
Model Number	WD10EZRX
Hard-Drive Size	1 TB
Mfr Part Number	WD10EZRX
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Item Part Number	WD10EZRX
Vibration/Rumble	Yes
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	PC
Data Transfer Rate	6 gigabits_per_second
Additional Features	Portable
Hard Disk Interface	Serial ATA-600
Warranty Description	2

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