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product_id: 285326065
title: "WD Blue 160 GB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, PATA, 8 MB Cache - WD1600AAJB"
brand: "western digital"
price: "€ 5.23"
currency: EUR
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# 7200 RPM high-speed rotation 160 GB storage capacity PATA (IDE) interface compatibility WD Blue 160 GB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, PATA, 8 MB Cache - WD1600AAJB

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** € 5.23
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💾 Unlock vintage speed and storage with WD Blue – where classic meets capable!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WD Blue 160 GB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, PATA, 8 MB Cache - WD1600AAJB by western digital
- **How much does it cost?** € 5.23 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/285326065-wd-blue-160-gb-desktop-hard-drive-3-5-inch)

## Best For

- western digital enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted western digital brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Legacy Powerhouse:** Seamlessly integrates with classic desktops and legacy systems.
- • **Speed Meets Stability:** 7200 RPM rotational speed ensures swift data access and smooth multitasking.
- • **Reliable Brand Assurance:** Backed by Western Digital’s trusted 3-year warranty for peace of mind.
- • **Compact 3.5-Inch Form Factor:** Fits perfectly into standard desktop bays without hassle.
- • **Cross-Platform Compatibility:** Works effortlessly across Windows, Mac, and Linux environments.

## Overview

The WD Blue 160 GB Desktop Hard Drive (WD1600AAJB) is a 3.5-inch internal HDD featuring a fast 7200 RPM spindle speed and an 8 MB cache. Designed with a PATA (IDE) interface, it’s ideal for upgrading or maintaining legacy desktop systems. This reliable drive supports multiple operating systems including Windows, Mac, and Linux, and comes with a 3-year warranty, making it a trusted choice for professionals needing dependable storage in older hardware setups.

## Description

He learned that the only problem with the "use what you got" concept is that sometimes you change technology as you suck in with gear that doesn't play well with the new filler. It used to be that you couldn't swing a dead skull without hitting an IDE or two, but not all SATA, SATA, SATA anywhere you want. Good thing for you, Western Digital makes these games bad. Western Digital 160GB WD1600AAJB EIDE 3.5" Internal Hard Drive will be great with this old computer or your solid voice recorder. Even better, the shape may be "smaller" now, but the quality can't make it. The WD1600AAJB keeps the time you are looking for just 8.9 meters, since it runs at HP's professional 7,200 RPM standard and only 8.9 metres â€“ that's super fast enough for high track settings and massive audio files. What's more, Western Digital even cares about reliability making sure the WD1600AAJB keeps on the run, thanks to a beautiful 3-year warranty. This age!? Who knows that even SATA will rule.

## Features

- Portable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Product Dimensions | 14.73 x 10.16 x 2.54 cm; 430 g |
| Item model number | WD1600AAJB |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| Series | VelociRaptor |
| Color | Blue |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Standing screen display size | 3.5 Inches |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Computer Memory Type | DRAM |
| Hard Drive Size | 160 GB |
| Hard Disk Description | 3.5-inch, 7200 RPM, PATA, 160 GB Western Digital Hard Drive |
| Hard Drive Interface | IDE |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Hardware Platform | PC |
| Operating System | Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2000, Mac and Linux |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 430 g |

## Product Details

- **Digital storage capacity:** 160 GB
- **Hard disk interface:** IDE
- **Connectivity technology:** PATA
- **Brand:** Western Digital
- **Special features:** Portable
- **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard disk description:** 3.5-inch, 7200 RPM, PATA, 160 GB Western Digital Hard Drive
- **Compatible devices:** Desktop
- **Installation type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Colour:** Blue

## Images

![WD Blue 160 GB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, PATA, 8 MB Cache - WD1600AAJB - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71fhwvANkFL.jpg)
![WD Blue 160 GB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, PATA, 8 MB Cache - WD1600AAJB - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Wie5JIciL.jpg)
![WD Blue 160 GB Desktop Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, 7200 RPM, PATA, 8 MB Cache - WD1600AAJB - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51IAJiHrjiL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: is it SATA technology?**
A: No it is NOT SATA technology.  It uses the description PATA technology which is the same thing as IDE that is found in older PCs like the one I'm keeping alive.  I also discovered that XP does not like to go above 128 MG so I quit fighting that limitation and just underutilize the drive or partition it into to logical drives.

**Q: is it up to date?**
A: I ordered one in October 2018 from AMTECH and the unit that was delivered was manufactured in May 2011.  They are no longer manufactured by Western Digital, but I don't know when manufacturing stopped.

**Q: Will this work to replace my dead hard drive in my original Xbox (not the 360 or 1)?**
A: Well, Yes you can. But you will have to do some work. I don't know how but this website has instructions.http://www.se7ensins.com/forums/threads/how-to-create-a-xbox-360-hard-drive-from-scratch-western-digital-only.897465/Hope you can do it. Let me know if it works.David

**Q: will this work in a macbook air first gen?**
A: No, it is the wrong physical size 3.5 inches vs 1.8 inches and different connectors.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-27*