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product_id: 1050590
title: "WD AV-GP 500 GB AV Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, SATA II, 32 MB Cache (WD5000AVDS) (Old Model)"
brand: "western digital"
price: "S$18"
currency: SGD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1050590-wd-av-gp-500-gb-av-hard-drive-3-5
store_origin: SG
region: Singapore
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# Up to 40% power savings Smooth playback of 12 HD streams 500 GB storage capacity WD AV-GP 500 GB AV Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, SATA II, 32 MB Cache (WD5000AVDS) (Old Model)

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** S$18
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 💾 Power your media empire with WD AV-GP — storage that works as hard as you do!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** WD AV-GP 500 GB AV Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, SATA II, 32 MB Cache (WD5000AVDS) (Old Model) by western digital
- **How much does it cost?** S$18 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1050590-wd-av-gp-500-gb-av-hard-drive-3-5)

## 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

- • **SilkStream Technology:** Seamless streaming of up to 12 simultaneous HD video streams—perfect for media pros and binge-watchers alike.
- • **Massive 500 GB Storage:** Store 100,000 photos, 125,000 MP3s, or 60 hours of HD video without breaking a sweat.
- • **3-Year Limited Warranty:** Confidence backed by Western Digital’s trusted 3-year warranty for long-term peace of mind.
- • **Optimized for AV Devices:** Tailored for DVRs, PVRs, IPTV boxes, and surveillance systems to ensure rock-solid reliability.
- • **Eco-Smart Power Efficiency:** WD GreenPower tech cuts power use by up to 40%, keeping your setup cool and your bills low.

## Overview

The WD AV-GP 500 GB hard drive combines 500 GB of high-speed SATA II storage with advanced power-saving WD GreenPower technology, delivering up to 40% energy reduction. Featuring SilkStream for flawless playback of up to 12 HD streams simultaneously, it’s engineered for media-centric devices like DVRs, IPTV boxes, and surveillance systems. With a 32 MB cache and a 3-year warranty, this 3.5-inch drive balances performance, reliability, and efficiency for professional-grade AV applications.

## Description

Power-conserving WD AV-GP hard drives are based on the WD GreenPower Technology platform designed to deliver power savings as the primary attribute. These SATA drive are equipped with IntelliPower technology, fine-tuned balance of spin speed, transfer rate, and caching algorithms designed to deliver both significant power savings and solid performance. With power reduction of up to 40 percent, they deliver cool and quiet operation and reliability that is perfect for audio video applications such as PVRs, DVRs, set-top boxes (STBs) as well as surveillance video recording.

Review: Brand new! Works great! - Perfect size, brand new, easy to install. Used it to create different separate folders for Documents, Programs, Downloads, -- Windows OS is on SSD. Helps if hard drive fails - information is secure in new hard drives. Ordered one and then two more because of the low price for (old technology but new devices that work great!).
Review: No complaints at all! - I'm not really looking for much in a hard drive, just that it works, and works well over time. I've purchased this recently, and I'll update as it ages, but it booted up fine, seems to read/write pretty quickly, and can't really complain about anything so far! Update (1/15/2013) Still works well, writes and reads quickly, and has no real issues. Used it for a computer I built for my parents and they have no issues so far.

## Features

- Power-conserving WD AV-GP drives offer significant power savings and thermally optimized operation resulting in lower cost of ownership and unsurpassed reliability for PVR/DVR, IPTV boxes and media server manufacturers.
- SilkStream - Optimized for smooth, continuous digital video playback of up to twelve simultaneous HD streams. SilkStream is compatible with the ATA streaming command set so CE customers can use standard streaming management and error recovery options.
- Ideal for set-top boxes (PVR, DVR and IPTV), media servers, media centers, and surveillance applications.
- 500 GB capacity holds up to 100,000 digital photos, 125,000 MP3 files, and 60 hours of HD video.
- 3 year limited warranty

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002P3KO7O |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #651 in Internal Hard Drives |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 32 |
| Color | disk; disc; storage; gigabyte; internal; |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 1,311 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 3 gigabits_per_second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 500 GB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00132017630052, 00609728784911, 00718037752433, 00900000004438 |
| Hard Disk Description | Ata |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 2.5 inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA-150 |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 rpm |
| Hard-Drive Size | 500 GB |
| Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Item Weight | 440 g |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital |
| Mfr Part Number | WD5000AVDS |
| Model Name | AV-GP |
| Model Number | WD5000AVDS |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Personal |
| UPC | 718037752433 731215287060 508695066795 088020915986 609728784911 900000004438 132017630052 670770076262 |
| Warranty Description | 3 year limited warranty |

## Product Details

- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 500 GB
- **Hard Disk Interface:** SATA 6 GB/s
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Brand:** WD
- **Special Feature:** Portable
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 2.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Description:** Ata
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Color:** disk; disc; storage; gigabyte; internal;

## Images

![WD AV-GP 500 GB AV Hard Drive: 3.5 Inch, SATA II, 32 MB Cache (WD5000AVDS) (Old Model) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61d0YokQU1L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How do you install this? It never came with directions.**
A: UNPLUG you computer/device. best to wear rubber gloves to prevent grounding while handling new drive. remove the access cover on your computer ( or other device. I installed this as storage for security CCTV).  Look for the wire with a plug on it coming from the motherboard ( big main circuit board) that fits the plug on your new hard drive.  Plug them together.    plug in to power, turn it on & wait a while. The CMOS installed on the board should take over & offer prompts. Then install your Operating system ( win 7, 8, 10, etc.) .

**Q: is it true that these have slower read/write times as regular hard drives?**
A: I have had mine in my 8CH video surveillance system for 4 years... No issues there.

**Q: Does it come with the sata cable?**
A: Mine did not come with the cable.

**Q: So does this work well on gaming systems like the PS4 and X1??**
A: I never try it with gaming systems,but it should be fine,in my computer,windows are loaded in a flash,for gaming,maybe ssd hard drive will be more correct.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brand new! Works great!
*by J***Y on April 17, 2022*

Perfect size, brand new, easy to install. Used it to create different separate folders for Documents, Programs, Downloads, -- Windows OS is on SSD. Helps if hard drive fails - information is secure in new hard drives. Ordered one and then two more because of the low price for (old technology but new devices that work great!).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ No complaints at all!
*by T***K on January 6, 2013*

I'm not really looking for much in a hard drive, just that it works, and works well over time. I've purchased this recently, and I'll update as it ages, but it booted up fine, seems to read/write pretty quickly, and can't really complain about anything so far! Update (1/15/2013) Still works well, writes and reads quickly, and has no real issues. Used it for a computer I built for my parents and they have no issues so far.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect replacement for my 8ch Bunker Hill CCTV DVR
*by N***1 on April 28, 2023*

Simple plug-n-play, or plug-n-record I guess you could say.. Work perfect for my 61229 Bunker Hill 8 channel DVR (Harbor Freight)

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