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WD_Black 4TB Performance 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256MB Cache
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WD_Black 4TB Performance 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256MB Cache

Bottom line: The Western Digital WD_Black 4TB Performance 3.5" Internal Hard Drive: 4TB capacity at 7200 RPM class for large game and project libraries; main trade-off: 3.5in desktop drive only, no laptop or console-bay fit.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 4TB capacity at 7200 RPM class for large game and project libraries
  • ✓ 256MB DRAM cache, 2x standard, speeds up read operations
  • ✓ Dual-processor design splits read and write workloads
  • ✓ SATA 6 Gb/s on a standard 3.5in bay, no adapters needed

Cons

  • ✗ 3.5in desktop drive only, no laptop or console-bay fit
  • ✗ 7200 RPM class means audible spin and vibration noise
  • ✗ Mechanical platters lag SSD load times in games
  • ✗ No stated warranty or endurance rating in the listing

Manufacturer description

Product DescriptionThe dual processor and dynamic cache improve the drive's performance overall. You get twice the processing power and optimized read and write speeds for less throughput congestion and faster performance.Set Contains:1x WD Desktop Performance hard drive, moutning kit

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital WD_Black 4TB Performance 3.5" Internal Hard Drive 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

  • Desktop performance hard drive
  • Performance storage available in up to 10TB capacities
  • 2X DRAM cache up to 256MB for faster read operations
  • Designed for creative professionals, gamers and system builders

Full Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
ColorBlack
Model NameWD_BLACK
Read Speed600 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count1 Count
Form Factor3.5-inch
Media Speed150 MB/s
Model Number1411658
Built-In MediaMounting kit
Item Type NameInternal Hard Drives
Hard-Drive Size4 TB
Mfr Part Number1411658
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Item Part NumberWDBSLA0040HNCERSN
Hardware PlatformPC
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate6 gigabits_per_second
Enclosure MaterialPC

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