Hard Drive WD Black 8TB:The WD Black 8TB hard disk ranks among the standard internal HDDs designed for gamers and other demanding users. The 3.5 format is designed chiefly for desktop computers and data centres. One of the main characteristics is obviously the rotational speed. The 7200 RPM RPM delivers faster data transmission. The total capacity of the hard drive is 8000 GB. The storage has a 256 MB memory cache. The data transfer between the Western Digital hard drive and other hardware is takes place via the SATA III interface. WD Black 8TB Hard Disk Key Features Read speed up to 263 MB/s and write speed up to 263 MB/s 256 MB memory cache Western Digital 3.5 format disk is compatible with classic bays Typically, the power consumption of the hard drive is 8,2 W, while in stand-by mode it makes 0.45 W The data transfer is facilitated using the SATA III interface Standard hard drives are admittedly more susceptible to physical damage, but they offer a great storage capacity/performance ratio Other Hard Disk Features The HDD boasts a unique design. Inside the drive there is a mechanism that utilises moving platters, complete with hard disk heads that facilitate reading and writing of data. These mechanical parts are admittedly more sensitive to shocks, but on the upside, this design also delivers a great combo of a low price and great storage capacity. The key parameter that determines the speed of a HDD is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). In case of the WD Black 8TB, you get 7200 RPM RPM. Its a great model for more demanding users, such as graphic designers, gamers, video editors, and people who tend to use large amounts of data. File access speed and overall stability is also impacted by the disk buffer - the so-called cache. The Western Digital hard drive includes a 256 MB cache that stores the last used data for their fast retrieval and reading. Connecting the Western Digital Hard Disk If you want to mount the WD Black 8TB in the device of your choice, you need a 3.5 slot. The communication between the HDD and PC is done via the SATA III interface, boasting a standard speed of 6 Gbit/s. This technology ranks among the most popular HDD data transfer options available and delivers a throughput of 600 MB/s.