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Avoid, Please read before buying. Long time WD user, long enough that I know when something stinks.... partly due to the fact I usually buy directly from WD and know what the product looks like. I got this (1TB RED) in and the first thing I look at is the date, yes, all drives have a built on date. Received this drive on 3/28/19, but drive has a 13 Oct 2014 date on it.... first warring sign. Still not 100% against the drive, who knows... could be new- old stock. Quick look at the spindle motor (pictured side by side with a WD black purchased direct from WD) shows my next worry.... refurbished? Third strike was a quick warranty check on WD's web site (Not sure if amazon allows links here, so ask and I'll link you too it). WD shows this as an OEM product without warranty from them. Now, given the OEM status, build date and poor "glue" job on the motor connectors, I've got a pretty good picture of what I received. Now, I've use WD's products for years, what's going on with THIS drive, well.... I'll let you draw your own conclusions from the facts I've given.