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WD_BLACK Desktop 8TB
A 7200 RPM CMR desktop hard drive with a five-year warranty, aimed at performance over low cost.
- 8 TB
- 3.5"
- 7,200 RPM
- CMR
- Desktop
PCPR score
7.4
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The short version
The WD_BLACK 8TB is Western Digital's performance desktop hard drive, using CMR recording at 7200 RPM with transfers up to 238 MB/s and a five-year warranty. Tom's Hardware's buying guide calls it a popular high-performance choice and values its longer warranty over the WD Blue. It suits game libraries and working files in a desktop PC. The main drawbacks are its price against the 8TB Blue and potentially higher noise.
Pros
- 7200 RPM with CMR recording
- Five-year warranty
- Up to 238 MB/s transfer rate
- Includes Acronis True Image WD Edition
Cons
- Costs significantly more than the 8TB WD Blue
- Potentially noisier than slower drives
Best for
- Desktop game libraries
- Working files on a hard drive
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Full specifications
Core
- Capacity
- 8 TB
- Form factor
- 3.5"
- Interface
- SATA III
Performance
- Spindle speed
- 7,200 RPM
- Cache
- 128 MB
- Recording
- CMR
Features
- Intended use
- Desktop
- Warranty
- 5 years
Compatibility notes
- 3.5-inch SATA at 6 Gb/s; needs a 3.5-inch bay plus SATA data and power.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
PositiveLists the 8TB Black as its high-capacity desktop pick for 7200 RPM speed and a five-year warranty, while cautioning that it costs far more than the Blue and may be noisier.
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Common questions
Is the WD_BLACK worth it over the WD Blue?
Tom's Hardware says it is worth paying more for the best performance and the longer warranty, which runs five years rather than two.
Is it CMR?
Yes. Western Digital's specification table for the WD8002FZWX lists CMR recording, a 7200 RPM speed and a 128MB cache.
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