Western Digital IDE 80GB 3.5" IDE Desktop Hard Drive WD800AB-22CBA1 Formated
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Western Digital IDE 80GB 3.5" IDE Desktop Hard Drive WD800AB-22CBA1 WD800 TESTED AND FORMATTED FREE SHIPPING
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Full Specifications
| rpm | 5400 |
|---|---|
| cache_mb | 2 |
| interface | IDE/PATA |
| capacity_gb | 80 |
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