WD Raptor(R) Offered in High Performing Gaming PCs From HP

WD Raptor(R) Offered in High Performing Gaming PCs From HP

Fastest SATA Hard Drive in the World Enhances Gaming Experience for Customers

LAKE FOREST, Calif., Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Western Digital Corp. (NYSE:WDC) today announced that WD Raptor(R) hard drives are now being offered as an option in Compaq X Gaming PCs, including the latest GX5010T model built for extreme gaming. WD Raptor, the world's only 10,000 RPM Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive, is the highest performing SATA hard drive available today, according to multiple independent labs.

Spinning at 10,000 RPM, WD Raptor drives offer gaming enthusiasts unmatched speed and performance. WD Raptor drives are available in 36 and 74 GB capacities(1), and offer average seek times as low as 4.5 milliseconds (ms) and 1.2 million hours MTTF (Mean Time To Failure).

Compaq X Gaming PCs are optimized for demanding gaming enthusiasts calling for the latest in technology. Loaded with features, Compaq X Gaming PCs are fully customizable with a sleek, distinctive case offering easy accessibility and expandability. Configure to order Compaq X Gaming PCs are available with two WD Raptor 74 GB drives and can be purchased direct from www.hpshopping.com, by calling +1 888 999 4747 or by visiting select kiosks found in many popular retail locations.

"HP is a proven technology solutions leader, delivering leading-edge products like the Compaq X Gaming PC," said Hubbert Smith, director of enterprise marketing for Western Digital. "WD Raptor is a perfect choice for customers who expect screaming gaming performance from their PCs."

"The Compaq X Gaming PC offers the latest technology to provide the ultimate gaming experience for customers," said Paul Morgan, product marketing manager, Consumer Computing -- North America, HP. "We are pleased to offer the WD Raptor drive in our gaming PC because of its reputation for speed and performance -- a key element to any gaming PC."

WD Raptor has been recognized in the press as the world's fastest, highest-performing SATA hard drive.

Maximum PC, a leading PC enthusiast publication, recently named WD Raptor Hard Drive of the Year for the second straight year, stating, "The moment you fire up a WD Raptor, it's apparent you're in the presence of PC greatness. The drive's 4.5ms seek times and class-leading 10,000 RPM spindle speed make upgrading from a 7,200 RPM drive feel like you're moving from dial-up to broadband."

Adrenaline Vault, a popular gaming Web site, recently rated the WD Raptor five "stars," their highest rating, stating, "The benchmarks ... truly speak for themselves; the Western Digital Raptor is an absolute winner in terms of overall performance. ... You really won't be able to find a faster and more reliable solution on the market today."

About WD

WD, one of the storage industry's pioneers and long-time leaders, provides products and services for people and organizations that collect, manage and use digital information. The company's core business produces reliable, high-performance hard drives that keep users' data close-at-hand and secure from loss.

WD was founded in 1970. The company's storage products are marketed to leading systems manufacturers and selected resellers under Western Digital and WD brand names. Visit the Investor section of the company's Web site (www.westerndigital.com) to access a variety of financial and investor information.

Western Digital and WD Raptor are registered trademarks; WD and the WD logo are trademarks of Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be mentioned herein that belong to other companies. All other brand and product names mentioned herein are the property of their respective companies.

(1) WD defines a megabyte (MB) as 1,000,000 bytes and a gigabyte (GB) as
1,000,000,000 bytes. Some operating systems use the binary
numbering system, which results in a lower reported capacity.

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CONTACT: Karen Mazzei, WD Press Relations, +1-949-672-7919,
Karen.Mazzei@wdc.com, or Bob Blair, WD Investor Relations, +1-949-672-7834,
Robert.Blair@wdc.com

Web site: http://www.hpshopping.com/

Web site: http://www.westerndigital.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: Western Digital product photos: http://www.westerndigital.com/en/company/branding/digitalphotos.asp# Product spec sheets: http://www.westerndigital.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=65 Editorial review samples of WD Raptor may be requested via WD's Web site: http://www.westerndigital.com/en/company/pr/eval_request.asp

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