Western Digital 80GB WD800BB 7200RPM PATA IDE 3.5" Internal HDD Hard Disk Drive
Bottom line: The Western Digital 80GB WD800BB 7200RPM PATA IDE 3.5" Internal HDD Hard 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
1piece Western Digital 3. 5" IDE 80GB Desktop Hard Drive. Capacity: 80GB. 1x 80GB Hard Drive. Drive Type(s) Supported:HDD. Storage Format:HDD Only. All hdd hard drive ,we test before sending. Type:Internal Desktop Drive.
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Full Specifications
| rpm | 7200 |
|---|---|
| interface | PATA/IDE |
| capacity_gb | 80 |
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