Western Digital WD3200AAKX - 320 GB 7.2K RPM 16 MB Cache SATA 6 Gb/s 3.5" Caviar Blue Hard Drive

WD3200AAKX - Western Digital 320GB 7,200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 6Gb/s 3.5" Caviar Blue Hard Drive

Reliable 3.5" desktop-class hard drive for everyday computing. The Western Digital Caviar Blue WD3200AAKX delivers 7,200 RPM performance with a 16MB cache and SATA 6 Gb/s interface (backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s). Perfect for desktops, workstations, and powered 3.5" USB enclosures.

Technical Specifications

• Model: WD3200AAKX (Caviar Blue)
• Capacity: 320 GB
• Form Factor: 3.5" (LFF)
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA III), backward compatible with SATA 3 Gb/s & 1.5 Gb/s
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Cache: 16 MB
• Sector Format: Advanced Format 512e (logical 512B)
• Dimensions: 146.99 x 101.6 x 26.1 mm
• Power (typical): Read/Write ~6–7 W; Idle ~5 W
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
• Mounting: Standard 3.5" six-32 UNC screw pattern

✅ Confirmed Compatibility

Please note that the following list is not exhaustive. Compatibility depends on your system's specific configuration. It's essential to verify compatibility with your system or enclosure manufacturer prior to installation.

✔️ Dell: OptiPlex 3010, 3020, 3040, 5040, 7010, 7020, 9010, 9020 MT/DT, Precision T1600, T1650, T1700, T3600, T5610, Inspiron 530, 560, 580, 620, 660, 3847, 3880, 3910, XPS 420, 430, 8300, 8500, 8700, Alienware Aurora R1–R4 Towers
✔️ HP: ProDesk 400/600/800 G1–G4 MT, EliteDesk 800 G1/G2 Tower, Pavilion 500, 510, 550, 590 Towers, ENVY h8, h9, Phoenix Series, Compaq Elite 8300/8200, Z220/Z230 Workstation, older Z400/Z420 Towers
✔️ Lenovo: ThinkCentre M58/M72/M73/M82/M83/M92/M93/M700/M710/M900 Towers, IdeaCentre K330, K410, K450, K450e, K650, H430, H530, H535, Y700, Legion desktops (3.5" bay models)
✔️ Acer: Aspire M3800, M5800, M5910, TC-605, TC-710, TC-780, TC-895, Veriton M and X series Towers with 3.5" bays
✔️ Asus: Essentio CM, M32, M52, G11, G20, and ROG Strix desktop towers with 3.5" bays
✔️ Apple: Mac Pro (2006–2012 towers, 3.5" SATA bays), certain iMac 27" models (with 3.5" HDD configuration)
✔️ Other OEM / Custom Builds: Fully compatible with any ATX/microATX/ITX desktop case that has a 3.5" drive bay and SATA connectors. Also works with most 3.5" external USB 3.0/3.1 enclosures and SATA docking stations.

Key Features

☑️ 7,200 RPM performance with 16MB cache for responsive everyday use
☑️ SATA 6 Gb/s interface; backward compatible with older SATA revisions
☑️ Standard 3.5" size fits most desktops, towers, and powered USB enclosures
☑️ Great for OS reinstalls, secondary storage, and general upgrades
☑️ Professionally inspected and function-tested prior to shipment

Interchangeable Part Numbers / Model Variants

This listing covers WD3200AAKX and same-family dash-suffix variants of identical core specs (capacity/interface/RPM/cache), e.g., WD3200AAKX-xxxxx (suffix varies by factory lot/OEM code).
If you require a specific firmware/DCM/dash code for data recovery or cloning, please contact us before ordering.

Fit Notes

• Requires a 3.5" bay, SATA data cable, and SATA power connector from PSU or backplane.
• Advanced Format 512e: very old OS (e.g., Windows XP) may need partition alignment tools.
• Desktop-class drive: for NAS or 24/7 surveillance, use purpose-built NAS/Surveillance models.