HGST (a Western Digital company)
Western Digital Caviar Green 1 TB
Best eco-friendly storage for quiet, energy-conscious home computing setups.
Experience significant energy savings and quiet operation with this high-capacity internal hard drive. Designed for eco-conscious users, it utilizes advanced technology to reduce power consumption by up to 40%, making it ideal for PCs and external storage solutions. This drive offers a perfect balance of system performance, reliability, and energy conservation. Enjoy ample storage for your photos, music, and videos while minimizing your environmental impact and enjoying cool, quiet computing.
$85.19
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Category Rank
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#3853 in Hard Drives
Price vs Category Average
-82%
Below average
Capacity
1
/ TB
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious users building secondary storage systems
- Home theater enthusiasts needing silent media playback
- System builders prioritizing long-term hardware longevity
Who should skip it
- Power users requiring fast data transfer speeds
- Linux users concerned about aggressive power management settings
- Gamers or professionals running demanding operating systems
Performance breakdown
Energy Efficiency
Optimized power management significantly lowers electricity draw during standard operation.
Acoustic Performance
Whisper-quiet operation makes this drive nearly imperceptible in a desktop chassis.
Data Throughput
Slower spindle speeds prioritize power savings over raw file transfer velocity.
Thermal Management
Runs remarkably cool, extending component lifespan without needing aggressive active cooling.
Storage Density
One terabyte is sufficient for media libraries, though eclipsed by modern drives.
Cache Responsiveness
The modest 8MB cache creates bottlenecks during heavy multitasking or file indexing.
Key Specs
Capacity
1 TB
Interface
SATA III
Cache Size
8 MB
Drive Type
HDD
Form Factor
3.5 Inch
Power Consumption
Up to 40% less power consumption
Dimensions
5.8 inches (length) x 4.0 inches (width)
Weight
Approximately 1.39 pounds
Know before you buy
While this drive works for basic computing, its focus is on energy efficiency and power savings rather than high-speed performance. It is better suited as a secondary storage drive for photos, music, and documents rather than as a primary boot drive for demanding applications or gaming.
Yes, this is a standard 3.5-inch form factor drive, which is the universal size for most desktop PCs and external hard drive enclosures. It measures 5.8 inches in length and 4.0 inches in width, making it compatible with almost all standard drive bays.
The drive uses intelligent power management algorithms to reduce power consumption by up to 40% compared to standard drives. It achieves this by optimizing spin speeds and reducing energy draw during idle periods, which also helps the drive run cooler.
Yes, it is designed specifically for best-in-class acoustics. Because it prioritizes cool and quiet operation, it is an excellent choice for media servers or PCs located in living spaces where noise reduction is a priority.
This drive uses a SATA III interface. You will need a standard SATA data cable to connect it to your motherboard and a SATA power connector from your power supply unit.
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