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WD205AA-00BAA0, DCM HRBBEVHAO, Western Digital 20.5GB IDE 3.5 Hard Drive
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WD205AA-00BAA0, DCM HRBBEVHAO, Western Digital 20.5GB IDE 3.5 Hard Drive

Bottom line: The Western Digital WD205AA-00BAA0 is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the drives & media 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

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Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Used and vintage listings vary by seller and condition — check the listing photos, description and return terms before buying

Manufacturer description

Specifications:MDL WD205AA-00AAA2DATE 26 AUG 99DCM ASABBQFB0SN WM6770153379Product of MalaysiaPCB Sticker 788003E 30L24006X07 0081PWB 60-600788-002 REV ASKU: 20058The item included is exactly what is on the picture. Picture is not a stock photo; it is the picture of an actual item sold. If item description and the picture vary, please contact us for clarification. We will gladly look up any other information about this hard drive or PCB, in case the information that you are looking for is not specified in the listing and not clear on the picture.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Western Digital WD205AA-00BAA0 using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the drives & media category. Western Digital's drives & media 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 drives & media 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

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Full Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
Model NumberWD205AA-00BAA0
Mfr Part NumberWD205AA-00BAA0
Hardware InterfaceIDE
Hardware ConnectivityIDE

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WD205AA-00BAA0, DCM HRBBEVHAO, Western Digital 20.5GB IDE 3.5 Hard Drive is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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