Western Digital AV-GP - 1TB Desktop SATA Hard Drive - OEM

I have been building my own desktop computers for years now, and in that time, I have tried many different brands of hard drives. Western Digital drives have always been the most reliable by far for me personally. The Western Digital AV-GP 1TB Desktop SATA Hard Drive - OEM is no exception.This drive boasts a 1TB storage capacity and a speed of 5400 RPM. I purchased two of these drives: one to use as a standalone drive for files on my PC and another to replace a 500GB drive in my CCTV system. I wanted to improve the CCTV recording quality, but higher quality recordings mean larger file sizes and increased storage requirements, which my old 500GB drive couldn't meet.Although the order was dispatched immediately and arrived on time, there was an error with my order, and unfortunately, I received the wrong item. I contacted the seller, who was incredibly helpful and promptly arranged a return without any issues. Due to the urgency, I ended up buying the same drives from a different seller as the replacements weren't going to arrive in time for when I needed them.Once they arrived, I was able to install both drives in minutes in both my PC and CCTV system. They were instantly recognised, preformatted, and worked perfectly. These drives aren't the fastest on the market, but the price-to-storage ratio is excellent, and they are ideal for my needs.I have had these drives since March, and both have performed flawlessly since installation. They are very quiet and generate very little heat compared to my old Seagate drives. These drives are fantastic and offer excellent value for money! Almost all of my machines now have WD drives, some of which are older than six years and all are still going strong.I am extremely pleased with my purchase and highly recommend this item. While this drive is part of the WD AV series, initially designed for AV equipment like set-top boxes or DVRs, it excels equally as a basic storage drive, providing exceptional versatility to meet a variety of needs.Thank you for taking the time to read my review. I hope that you found it helpful and that it assists you in your decision-making. I try to be as honest and fair as possible, as those have always been the reviews that helped me the most.

Works fine despite being delivered without a box and only in bubble wrap. Date code of 2017 does not inspire confidence nor one Japanese reviewer claiming that his was a refurbished unit. Buying the cheapest may indeed not be a good idea. However, time will tell. If it pack up within two years, Amazon are going to hear from me.

Purchased to replace failed HDD in Swann DVR. Date of manufacture on the item is 2017 which I had read from previous reviews, however fitment was easy and it works straight out the box. It’s a lot faster to replay recordings than the failed HDD ever was (Toshiba) so even as a cheaper, older item it has improved my CCTV system. Can’t comment on longevity but for the £20 I paid it was worth a shot and has resolved my problems.

Not the best packaging so I was a bit alarmed when it dropped through my letterbox with a thumpFitted as a backup for my PC but started up with an audible ticking sound. Not a good sign. I ran a Crystal Disc health check that didn't inspire confidence. The HDD supplied was dated 2018 so already 6 years old.Returned for an instant refund.

These hard drives came very well protected from static and packed well too,bothe drives are working great without any issues.

Excellent. Just used it to replace a failed Seagate drive in a Humax HDR-Fox-T2 PVR. Dropped straight in with no hassle, and the Humax found it and formatted it and it seems to be working fine. Seems to be quieter than the Seagate drive that it replaced.Minus a star because it's clearly old stock from somewhere; though sealed in a bag just fine, it's dated November 2014 (and I bought it in Feb 2016). But that shouldn't be a problem.

Great item, just what I needed for my cctv

Great transferring speeds and easy to install