Western Digital WDBH2D5000ENC-NRSN 500 GB

This is a 500GB 3.5" HDD on the SATA interface. Sequential throughput tops out at 550 MB/s reads and 520 MB/s writes, backed by 32MB of cache. At roughly $0.09 per gigabyte it sits in the budget tier. SATA throughput caps near 550 MB/s — fine for game libraries and backups, slower for heavy scratch work.

Expect to pay around $46.99, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest drive deals from multiple stores. Western Digital backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.