Can't decide on new hdd drive!!!

Lacus · 20th May 2008, 10:41 PM

I wonder you guys here can help me a bit as i'm having trouble choosing a new hdd drive (maybe 2

) I current thinking of getting the either the Seagate 7200.11 or the WD (can't recall which model) and maybe Samsung. Anyone here has experince on Samsung hdd? are they like quieter compare to the rest? The Seagate and WD hdd are almost at the same price while the samsung cost a little more. I really hope someone out there can help as my current hdd is dying

Chai · 20th May 2008, 10:51 PM

WD5000AAKS, my favourite drive now.

Lacus · 20th May 2008, 11:33 PM

Damn..But i'm so used to Seagate HDD.. + both are almost at the same price but only the Cache differs....

Chai · 21st May 2008, 12:02 AM

I was a Seagate user. Had bad experience with Seagate. 2 Seagate HDD died on me.

rogue_tomato · 21st May 2008, 12:23 AM

I've been using Seagate HDD's for years now and haven't had an issue with them. I still have a functioning 6.4 GB HDD somewhere

In other words, Seagate FTW

g0tanks · 21st May 2008, 03:13 AM

I like the Samsung Spinpoint F1.

Digerati · 21st May 2008, 06:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chai

WD5000AAKS, my favourite drive now.

+1, just get this and forget about your troubles. Good performance, low noise, good stuff.

Lacus · 21st May 2008, 07:16 AM

But then the difference of these 2 drives are like myr 10 only.. and also seagate has longer warranty ang bigger cache compare to WD.. samsung F1 series drive are kinda overprice here 4 some reason..

Mac Daddy · 21st May 2008, 07:24 AM

Tough call man as I said before looking for something myself

Never had a Seagate or WD issue here I can think of ...

Chai · 21st May 2008, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lacus

But then the difference of these 2 drives are like myr 10 only.. and also seagate has longer warranty ang bigger cache compare to WD.. samsung F1 series drive are kinda overprice here 4 some reason..

Why do you care about the cache?

Is it faster?

20th May 2008, 10:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lacus Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 661 Reputation: 128 Rep Power: 2	Can't decide on new hdd drive!!! I wonder you guys here can help me a bit as i'm having trouble choosing a new hdd drive (maybe 2 ) I current thinking of getting the either the Seagate 7200.11 or the WD (can't recall which model) and maybe Samsung. Anyone here has experince on Samsung hdd? are they like quieter compare to the rest? The Seagate and WD hdd are almost at the same price while the samsung cost a little more. I really hope someone out there can help as my current hdd is dying

20th May 2008, 10:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
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20th May 2008, 11:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
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21st May 2008, 12:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
Chai Administrator Join Date: 6 Oct 2002 Location: Maranello Posts: 26,048 Reputation: 3845 Rep Power: 70	I was a Seagate user. Had bad experience with Seagate. 2 Seagate HDD died on me. __________________ Chai (Contributor & Forum Admin) http://www.techarp.com/ Intel E8400 @ 4GHz \| Abit IP35 Pro \| Corsair TWIN2X4096-6400C5DHX \| Asus EN8800GTS 512MB \| WD Raptor WD740 \| WD 5000AAKS x2 \| Antec TPII-480 \| EMU 0404 PCI \| Dtek FuZion CPU \| Swiftech MCW60 \| Swiftech MCR320QP \| Swiftech MCP350 \| Dell 2001FP \| BenQ G2400W \| Logitech G5 \| Logitech G25 \| Microsoft Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000

21st May 2008, 03:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
g0tanks Getting there Join Date: 6 May 2008 Posts: 170 Reputation: 7 Rep Power: 1	I like the Samsung Spinpoint F1. __________________ http://valid.x86-secret.com/show_oc.php?id=357322

21st May 2008, 12:23 AM	#5 (permalink)
rogue_tomato Getting there Join Date: 1 May 2006 Posts: 151 Reputation: 15 Rep Power: 3	I've been using Seagate HDD's for years now and haven't had an issue with them. I still have a functioning 6.4 GB HDD somewhere In other words, Seagate FTW

21st May 2008, 07:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Lacus Active Join Date: 28 Mar 2008 Posts: 661 Reputation: 128 Rep Power: 2	But then the difference of these 2 drives are like myr 10 only.. and also seagate has longer warranty ang bigger cache compare to WD.. samsung F1 series drive are kinda overprice here 4 some reason..

21st May 2008, 07:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
Mac Daddy Pickin' Da Gitfiddle Join Date: 19 Nov 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 2,048 Reputation: 802 Rep Power: 11	Tough call man as I said before looking for something myself Never had a Seagate or WD issue here I can think of ... __________________