WDC WD3200AAKX-603CA0 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| WDC WD3200AAKX-603CA0 ATA Device | 320 | 145 | 74 | 70 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| WDC WD3200AAKX-603CA0 ATA Device | 320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the WDC WD3200AAKX-603CA0 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the WDC WD3200AAKX-603CA0 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the WDC WD3200AAKX-603CA0 ATA Device should be used.
The Western Digital WD3200AAKX-603CA0 is an internal hard drive that is part of Western Digital's Caviar Blue series. This hard drive offers a balanced mix of capacity, performance and reliability and is intended for desktop computers. Below you will find a detailed description of the technical details, features and application areas of this hard drive.
Technical Details
1. Capacity:
- 320 Gigabytes (GB). This capacity is good for storing operating systems, applications, games, and a large amount of personal data such as documents, photos, and videos.
2. Form Factor:
- 3.5 inches. The form factor is the standard for desktop hard drives and will fit into most desktop cases designed for 3.5 inch drives.
3. Interface:
- SATA II (SATA 3 Gb/s). This interface allows a maximum data transfer rate of up to 3 Gb/s (300 MB/s). SATA II is an improvement over the older SATA I standard and offers greater speed and reliability.
4. Rotational Speed:
- 7,200 RPM. A rotational speed of 7,200 RPM is the standard for desktop hard drives and offers a good balance between performance and power consumption. It enables fast data transfer and response times.
5. Cache Memory:
- 16 megabytes (MB). Cache memory acts as a fast buffer for frequently used data, reducing access times to that data and improving overall hard drive performance.
6. Error Correction Technology:
- Advanced Format Technology. This technology helps correct errors and improve data storage efficiency by using larger sectors to reduce error rates.
7. Operating and Environmental Conditions:
- Operating Temperature: Typically 0 to 60°C.
- Storage Temperature: Typically -40 to 70°C. These temperatures ensure safe use and storage of the hard drive under a variety of conditions.
8. Power Consumption:
- Operating Consumption: Approximately 6 to 8 watts.
- Idle: Approximately 5 watts. These values ​​indicate the power consumption of the hard drive during operation and when idle.
9. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- Typically over 750,000 hours. This indicates high reliability and long lifespan of the hard drive.
Features
1. High Capacity:
- With 320GB, the hard drive offers enough storage space for operating systems, applications and data. It is suitable for most desktop applications and normal use.
2. Fast Data Transfer:
- The SATA II interface enables a high data transfer rate of up to 3 Gb/s, which shortens data access times and improves system performance.
3. Good compromise between performance and power consumption:
- The 7,200 RPM speed offers solid performance without the high energy consumption of higher speed hard drives.
4. Cache Memory:
- The 16MB cache helps improve hard drive performance by temporarily storing frequently used data, allowing faster access.
5. Advanced Format Technology:
- This technology provides improved data storage efficiency and reduces error rates, increasing hard drive reliability.
6. Reliability:
- High MTBF values ​​and advanced error correction technologies contribute to hard drive reliability and reduce the risk of data loss.
Application Area
1. Desktop Computing:
- The ST3200827AS is ideal for use in desktop PCs, where it can be used as the main drive for the operating system and applications.
2. Media File Storage:
- With 320GB of storage space, the hard drive is well suited for storing photos, music and videos.
3. Backup and Archiving Solutions:
- The large capacity of the hard drive makes it a good choice for backup and archiving solutions to store important data.
4. Gaming:
- The hard drive can be used for storing and running games that require storing large amounts of data.
5. System Upgrades:
- It is also suitable for system upgrades to expand the storage space of a desktop system and provide more capacity for new applications and data.
6. Affordable Storage Solutions:
- As a cost-effective solution, it offers good performance and capacity for users who do not have the highest demands on speed and performance.
Summary
The Western Digital WD3200AAKX-603CA0 is a 320GB 3.5-inch hard drive that features a SATA II interface and a 7200 RPM rotation speed. It offers solid performance and reliability for desktop computers that need a good balance between capacity, speed, and power consumption. With its 16 MB cache and Advanced Format Technology, the hard drive delivers good performance and high reliability. It is ideal for desktop computing, media file storage, backup solutions, gaming and system upgrades and is a cost-effective solution for many applications.
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WDC WD3200AAKX-603CA0 ATA Device and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of WDC WD3200AAKX-603CA0 ATA Device.
The WDC WD3200AAKX-603CA0 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the WDC WD3200AAKX-603CA0 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.