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Western Digital
Western Digital AV-GP
HDD3 TB3.5"SATA 3.0 Gb/s
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About This Product
The Western Digital AV-GP is a 3TB 5400 RPM hard drive with a SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface and 64MB cache. It is designed for video surveillance and DVR applications, prioritizing reliability and low power consumption over raw speed. For general desktop use, faster 7200 RPM drives or SSDs offer significantly better performance at a similar or lower price point.
Pros
- Large 3TB capacity
- Designed for continuous operation
- Low power consumption
- Reliable for video storage
Cons
- Slow 5400 RPM speed
- Outdated SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface
- Poor performance for OS/gaming
Verdict
“Only suitable for specialized video surveillance; not recommended for general PC use.”
Full Specifications
Capacity
Capacity3000 GB
TypeHDD
Form Factor3.5"
InterfaceSATA 3.0 Gb/s
Endurance
Warranty2 yr
Build
Cache64 MB
Other
Rpm5400
NvmeNo
Price Per GB0.0250
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