Review: 1TB Western Digital Blue HD (WD10EZEX)

In a (high definition) multimedia world, having a hard drive with a large storage capacity is essential. We tested the HD for desktops WD10EZEX Blue on 1TB (1024GB) of capacity, from the Western Digital. See our impressions:

The hard disk is simple, but it is still robust. With a SATA 3.0 interface and 64MB of cache, the HD remains stable even in tasks that make intensive use of the data stored on the disk.

Specifications

Tests

With benchmark software, we test the read and write speed of the WD10EZEX Blue. In addition, we tested the installation speed of some operating systems and their respective boot times. See the results below:

Insights

hd speed

CrystalMarkDisk

HD Tune

Operational systems

Windows 8.1

Installation time: 7:25 mins
Boot time: 23 seconds

Windows 10 Technical Preview

Installation time: 7:50 mins
Boot time: 14 seconds

Installation time: minutes elapsed between when the operating system media starts copying files to the hard drive, until the desktop appears on first boot.

Boot time: seconds elapsed between pressing the power button until the desktop is displayed on the screen.

Conclusion:

costing about Real 240, the HD WD10EZEX Blue da Western Digital is a great option for those who need a new HD, without spending too much. It will quickly and safely serve the recording and reading functions on the computer, and we remind you that the brand already has a long-standing tradition (since 1983) in the manufacture of external and internal hard drives.

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