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Western Digital 1TB 5400RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5inch Hard Drive (for PS4 Game Console HDD Upgrade/Repair)
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Western Digital 1TB 5400RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5inch Hard Drive

Bottom line: The Western Digital 1TB 5400RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5inch Hard Drive: 1TB capacity leaves 835GB usable on PS4 after the system reserve; main trade-off: 5400RPM spin speed loads games slower than 7200RPM or SSD options.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 1TB capacity leaves 835GB usable on PS4 after the system reserve
  • ✓ SATA 6.0Gb/s interface with 16MB cache for steady streaming reads
  • ✓ 9.5mm 2.5-inch form factor fits PS4 Pro, Slim, and original
  • ✓ Includes PS4 install guide, firmware steps, and 3-year reseller warranty

Cons

  • ✗ 5400RPM spin speed loads games slower than 7200RPM or SSD options
  • ✗ 16MB cache is small next to modern 64-256MB drives
  • ✗ Warranty is backed by the reseller, not Western Digital directly
  • ✗ System reserve trims usable space to 835GB, not the full 1TB

Manufacturer description

Works for Laptop and Playstation 4 PS4 Game Console 2.5" SATA Form FactorLow power WD AV-25 hard drives are the cool, quiet and reliable storage choice for demanding always-on read/write applications. With a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, 16 MB cache and up to 1TB capacity this 2.5-inch drive is Ideal for PS4 (Playstation 4), DVRs, digital video surveillance and other small form factor environments where power consumption is critical.24x7 reliability - These drives are designed to last in always-on streaming digital audio/video environments such as DVR/PVR, digital video surveillance and other…

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Key Features

  • 1TB Capacity, 9.5mm High, Rotation Speed of 5400RPM
  • 16MB Buffer, SATA 6.0Gb/s Interface, 2.5inch Hard Drive
  • Works for PS4 (Pro, Slim, Original) Game Console HDD replacement / upgrade (835GB available storage space on PS4, rest capacity is used for System)
  • PS4 Hard Drive installation & Playstation firmware download instruction included
  • Backed by a 3-year warranty from Reseller

Full Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
ColorSilver
Model NameWD10JUCX
Unit Count1 Count
Form Factor2.5-inch
Media Speed80-120 MB/s
Model NumberWD10JUCX-PS-3YR
CompatibilityPS4
Built-In MediaHard Drive, Manual
Hard-Drive Size1 TB
Mfr Part NumberWD10JUCX-PS-3YR
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Hardware Platformlaptop, playstation 4
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesGaming Console
Data Transfer Rate6 gigabits_per_second
Enclosure MaterialAluminum
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceSerial ATA-600
Full listing titleWestern Digital 1TB 5400RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 2.5inch Hard Drive (for PS4 Game Console HDD Upgrade/Repair)

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