Western Digital 500GB WD5000AVDS 32MB Cache 3.5" AV-GP drives are the cool, quiet and reliable choice for always-on 24/7 applications. They are designed for Desktop PC, media center, media server, surveillance DVR, digital signage and other AV systems requiring perfect audio and video, low heat, low power and long term reliability.

Ideal For
Lots of storage in desktop PCs, CCTV, DVR devices.

Reduced power consumption.
Reduced power consumption makes it possible to build systems with higher capacities and the right balance of system performance, ensured reliability, and energy conservation.

Cool and quiet.
WD GreenPower Technology yields lower operating temperatures for increased reliability and low acoustics perfect for ultra-quiet PCs and external drives.

The original.
These drives are built utilizing the tried and true proven technology of the original award-winning WD Caviar 3.5-inch hard drives for desktop computers. 

Value.
Built to the highest standards of quality and reliability, these drives offer features and capacity at an affordable price.

Solid performance.
With SATA 3.0Gb/s interfaces, this series of drives offer a full range of performance features.

Capacity.
We offer WD Caviar Green drives with capacities from 500GB because you can never have too much storage space. 

Ultra cool and quiet.
Keeping the drive cool enhances reliability. WD continues to develop new and innovative ways to keep drives cool while they are operating which helps protect the drive and the data stored on it. 

Compatible.
We perform tests on hundreds of systems and a multitude of platforms in our FIT Lab and Mobile Compatibility Lab to give our customers confidence that our drives will work in their systems. 

ShockGuard.
Instantaneously protects the hard drive against damage from bumps and vibrations while it is running. This technology enables WD Caviar drives to achieve industry-leading shock specifications. 

NoTouch ramp load technology.
The recording head never touches the disk media ensuring significantly less wear to the recording head and media as well as better drive protection in transit.IntelliSeek - Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise and vibration.