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WESTERN DIGITAL WD5000AUDX AV-GP Green 500GB 32MB cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5 internal hard drive (Bare Drive)
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WESTERN DIGITAL WD5000AUDX AV-GP Green 500GB 32MB cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5 internal hard drive (Bare Drive)

Bottom line: The WESTERN DIGITAL WD5000AUDX AV-GP Green 500GB 32MB cache SATA 6.0Gb/s ($98.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-22 04:30 UTC): 1 million-hour MTTF for always-on 24/7 duty; main trade-off: 500GB is small for long-retention surveillance archives.

$98.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-22. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 1 million-hour MTTF for always-on 24/7 duty
  • ✓ 32MB cache and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface
  • ✓ Near-silent, ultra-cool operation for media centers
  • ✓ Low power draw with SilkStream AV streaming tuning

Cons

  • ✗ 500GB is small for long-retention surveillance archives
  • ✗ AV-GP tuning favors streaming, not desktop OS boot speed
  • ✗ Mechanical platters lag SSDs on random access
  • ✗ Bare drive: no screws, cables, or enclosure included

Manufacturer description

Western Digital AV-GP 500GB WD5000AUDX 32MB Cache 3.5" AV-GP SATA III 6.0GB/s Hard drives are the cool, quiet and reliable choice for always-on 24/7 applications. They are designed for Desktop PC, media center, media server, surveillance DVR, digital signage and other AV systems requiring perfect audio and video, low heat, low power and long term reliability. 24x7 reliability Near silent operation SilkStream Technology Ultra-cool operation Low power consumption 1 million hours MTTF (MTBF) Preemptive Wear Leveling (PWL)

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Full Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
ColorSilver
Model NameAV-GP
Form Factor3.5-inch
Media Speed500-600 MB/s
Model NumberWD5000AUDX
Built-In MediaHard Drive
Hard-Drive Size500 GB
Mfr Part NumberWD5000AUDX
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate6 gigabits_per_second
Enclosure MaterialAluminum, Glass (or Ceramic)
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceSerial ATA
Customer Package TypeProtective Packaging
Hard Disk DescriptionMechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor3.5 inches

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