Western Digital 80GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache IDE Bulk/OEM Hard Drive WD800JB
Bottom line: The Western Digital 80GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache IDE Bulk/OEM Hard Drive WD800JB 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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Manufacturer description
You will receive a pre-owned Western Digital 80GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache IDE Bulk/OEM Hard Drive WD800JB. Belonging to the popular WD Caviar SE line, it was designed for desktop computers and features 80 GB of storage capacity, an 8 MB cache buffer, and a 7200 RPM rotational speed.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Western Digital 80GB 7200RPM 8MB Cache IDE Bulk/OEM Hard Drive WD800JB 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.
Full Specifications
| rpm | 7200 |
|---|---|
| cache_mb | 8 |
| interface | Ultra ATA/100 |
| capacity_gb | 80 |
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