WD Scorpio Black HDD 250 GB SATA-300 Upgrade for the HP - Compaq Pavilion dv5-2130us Laptop/Notebook

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device type: notebook

Your Pavilion dv5-2130us System Specs

System specs as shipped by the manufacturer.
Scan your system to view your specific system configuration.

Memory:

DDR3 PC3-10600

Memory Type: DDR3 PC3-10600, DDR3 (non-ECC)
Maximum Memory: 8GB
Slots: 2

Although the memory can be installed one module at a time, the best performance comes from using matched pairs of modules.

How much memory your Windows OS will recognize depends on which version of Windows you are running. 32-bit versions of Windows will see (and utilize) only 3GB or 3.5GB. To utilize more memory, install a 64-bit version of your OS. More information about OS memory maximums can be found here.

Memory or DRAM is the "working" memory of the computer. It's used to store data for programs (sequences of instructions) on a temporary basis.

video - installing memory

Storage:

SATA

Storage Drives -- hard drives and solid state drives -- are the permanent memory for the programs and documents on your computer.

Data Transfer Rate is the rate at which data can be sent or received. This is determined by your motherboard. A drive with a higher transfer rate will only run at the rate of the motherboard's transfer rate.

Cache is a type of working memory that allows the drive to perform faster.

RPM is the rotations per minute of a hard drive which effects the speed of data transfer.

Solid State Drives are non-moving memory, so access speed is instant.

WD Scorpio Black HDD 250 GB SATA-300

WD Scorpio Black HDD 250 GB SATA-300
Part Number: WD2500BEKT
  • Desktop-class performance for notebook computers
  • Low power consumption
  • Reliable and rugged
  • Manufacturer's 5-year warranty
 $58.99
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Designed with top-of-the-line notebook computers in mind, this high performance drive delivers the capacity and speed needed to supercharge a notebook PC without compromising battery life or quiet acoustics. Features like these also make this drive an outstanding option for compact desktops, external hard drives, gaming systems, and blade servers.

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Failed within days, awaiting replacement

By Mike

from Pittsburgh, Pa

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There's not much to be said for the brief period I was able to use the drive before it failed. I'm only hoping a replacement is processed soon as it's consequentially caused me to be without a laptop for too long already.

If I get a replacement soon and it lasts for a year or more with gentle and moderate usage, I'd be glad to give another review.

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