Western Digital 4TB WD Black Performance Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD4005FZBX

I have used this drive daily for a year. I have my steam video game collection on it and that is it. I have not had any slow down, stutter, or frame rate issues that would suggest read speed is not consistent. I don't believe the claims of speed but it has performed well for me. You can expect approx 9 TB of storage and it is glorious.The noise level is real complaint and for my use is no issue but be aware it is a thing. You will hear it do clicking at times as well. I have not seen a single instance of failure in regards to performance. I am hoping this drive lasts at least 5 years with daily use I am not rewriting data on it constantly so it should last. I keep it horizontal position in tower and I do not move tower or shake tower when computer turned on.So as far as I can tell I am using this product normally and it has yet to disappoint me.I compared this drive to others and for price performance I am happy. I am currently debating getting another one of smaller size for more consistent rewriting use.To prove I am a real person and not someone paid or a fake reviewer I will provide a statement proving I am the human.I am often wrong, my opinions can be changed over time. Therefore I am a real person and everyone now believes me. This product is good.

This drive replaces the older WD model: WD6002FZWX. I attempted to buy the older model as a brand new item on eBay, since that is the model I was replacing, and I wanted to replace it with the same make/model. However, the seller sent to me a used item instead. I had to do a return, and then wait around for a refund. Then I went to Amazon to buy the newer model WD6004FZWX - and I'm happy with this purchase. The drive from Amazon has zero hours of use, and only 1 turn-on - as checked by my hard disk diagnostic software - so the drive is definitely new. The one from Amazon is quiet, fast, and reliable - and comes with a five year factory warranty, which I verified by going to the Western Digital website, and checking the serial number of my drive with their warranty lookup service. This is a good hard drive for the money - and I should have gone to Amazon first - instead of wasting my time elsewhere, trying to find an older/discontinued drive model as a new item.

I needed a bigger HDD for the huge influx of 4K footage I'm working with. Got it in a cardboard box and a non-static/spill-proof metallic sleeve. Two plastic shock absorbers were located at the top and bottom of the drive.Date of manufacture was dated 20 FEB 2022. Looks like they're pushing in the new stuff now.Installation was easy, just crack open the PC case and slip it into the rack. I knew about the noisy reputation that WD Black Drive's had, so I ordered a couple of noise-isolating screws and rubber washer to help mitigate the impending cacophony. After slamming everything together, I shoved it all into the PC.Storage size and transfer rate is top-notch, I can both watch and edit 4K movies with no trouble at all. The only problem (which is honestly a non-issue for me, but maybe not for you) is the noise it makes. Every so often, maybe every 5-10 seconds the disk head moves and you can hear a slight "thunk". You get used to it after a while, and this IS a performance drive, so noise like that is to be expected. Might be a bit jarring to people who weren't around when your computer sounding like an old muscle car starting up was standard.When going through heavy loads, the HDD spins to a high speed, but thanks to those noise-isolating screws and washers, I barely hear it. And since I'm only using this drive for editing, when I'm not editing Windows automatically turns off the drive so the "thunking" isn't around unless the drive is on and in use. No "scratching" or similar noises have been heard from the drive yet, and I've been using it heavily since Day-1. Only Whirling of the disks and the every present "thunk".This will give you good storage and speed with the only trade-off being noise. Keep that in mind as you eye that "Add To Cart" button.

This purchase has truly exceeded my expectations. With its 7200 RPM speed and SATA 6 Gb/s interface, it offers lightning-fast performance for my storage needs. Whether it's gaming, multimedia editing, or everyday computing, this HDD delivers consistently smooth operation. Plus, the generous 4TB capacity ensures I have ample space for all my files. A definite must-have for anyone seeking reliable and high-performance storage. Even in 2024, it is a valuable asset.