WD Blue SA510 SSD
Best storage upgrade for creative professionals needing reliable, high-capacity performance.
This is the ultimate lifeline for breathing new life into aging workstations that are struggling to keep up with modern creative demands. By prioritizing broad compatibility over cutting-edge speed, it offers a straightforward, high-capacity upgrade path for legacy machines that aren't ready for retirement.
$1097.99
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CDW
Who it's for
- Users looking to speed up sluggish, older computers
- Budget-conscious shoppers extending the life of existing hardware
- Reliability-focused buyers needing trusted, long-term storage
Who should skip it
- Power users requiring the fastest modern NVMe speeds
- Gamers or creators building high-performance workstations
- Professionals frequently transferring massive, heavy files
Performance breakdown
Sequential Read Speed
Solid SATA performance that easily handles daily creative workflows and media.
Storage Capacity
Massive 4TB ceiling provides ample room for extensive media libraries.
Legacy Compatibility
Versatile form factors make upgrading older desktop and laptop systems effortless.
Reliability
Five-year warranty and 3D NAND tech ensure long-term data peace.
Random I/O Performance
Capable for general tasks, though outpaced by modern NVMe drives.
Energy Efficiency
Low power draw helps extend battery life in portable computing setups.
Key Specs
Brand
WD
Model
WDS400T3B0A-00C7K0
Storage Capacity
4 TB
Interface
SATA 6Gb/s
Max Internal Data Transfer Rate
560 MBps
Max Write Transfer Rate
520 MBps
4KB Random Read
87000 IOPS
4KB Random Write
83000 IOPS
Interface Provided
1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
Power Consumption
100 mW (active), 3000 mW (read), 3000 mW (write), 7 mW (DevSleep), 70 mW (sleep)
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