WESTERN DIGITAL WD800BB 3.5" 80GB IDE HARD DRIVE WD800 WD CAVIAR
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Manufacturer description
Western Digital WD800BB 3.5" 80Gb IDE WD Caviar Hard Drive WD800.
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Full Specifications
| rpm | 7200 |
|---|---|
| cache_mb | 2 |
| interface | IDE/PATA |
| capacity_gb | 80 |
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