- Can I use this as my main Windows drive?
- It works, but 5400 RPM makes booting and app loading slow. A small SSD for the system plus this drive for storage is the better setup.
- Is it compatible with my desktop?
- It fits any standard 3.5-inch bay and connects over SATA. Most desktops from the last decade have the needed port and power cable.
- How does it compare with a 7200 RPM drive?
- It is slower on large transfers but quieter and cooler. For backups and media, the speed difference rarely matters.
- Can I put it in a NAS or RAID array?
- WD does not rate the Blue line for NAS or RAID use. For always-on multi-drive setups, a drive rated for that workload is the safer choice.
- What is in the box?
- The drive itself. SATA cables and mounting screws are usually not included, so check whether your case or motherboard has them.
- Where is the WD Blue 2TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 5400 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch cheapest?
- At Amazon, for $149.99, as of our latest check.
- What do buyers say about the WD Blue 2TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 5400 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch?
- Rated 4.2 out of 5 from 68 ratings.
- Where can I buy the WD Blue 2TB Desktop Hard Disk Drive - 5400 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch?
- 14 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Amazon, Newegg.com, Newegg Business, CompSource.