Choosing a Hard Drive..

[LiNoX]

I am considering purchasing a hard drive, and I am wondering what things to look for such as backwards compatibility for ATA II, Native Command Queing Feature, etc.

Space is not much of an issue but budget is around $100 depending on the hard drive..

Thanks to everyone in advance.

 

[bendixG15]

Go to the manufactorers site and read all the specs on the model u want to buy

 

[KoolDrew]

Seagate

 

[angstsoldat]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144200

35GB harddrive.. so only room for some songs and a few games, but you said space wasnt an issue. Theres also the 75GB Raptor for 166$ ..

 

[KoolDrew]

The 74GB Raptor is also faster then the 36GB one.

 

[dk1m]

for under 100 buks i recommend the hitachi sata II drive its not much slower than the wd raptor and almost half as cheap http://www.cluboverclocker.com/reviews/hard_drives/hitachi/T7K250/index.htm

 

[LiNoX]

Maybe I should have been more specific.. I have already been convinced not to go with raptor, now and im wondering if this will do link.

Its a $60 Serial ATA II drive with 3 years warranty but it doesnt seem to feature anything besides backwards compability. If there is such a thing would this be a low end drive?

 

[KoolDrew]

Originally posted by: LiNoX
Maybe I should have been more specific.. I have already been convinced not to go with raptor, now and im wondering if this will do link.

Its a $60 Serial ATA II drive with 3 years warranty but it doesnt seem to feature anything besides backwards compability. If there is such a thing would this be a low end drive?

That drive is perfect and would be my recommendation for a 80GB drive.

 

[speedlever]

Check out WalMart. They have the 160Gb Seagate ATA/100 for under $100. Or go to CompUSA and get the same thing for $120 but it comes with an $80 rebate. Or buy it first from CompUSA then get them to pricematch the WalMart price and get it for ~$20 net.

 

[Topweasel]

T7k250 160 GB
This is a 160 GB and is the Fastest 7200 RPM hdd out there and only $86.

Although Same family just a fast they have this
T7k250 250GB
its $123 its a little over the price you set but has a terrrific $ per gig price and again nothing beats it performance vs. price.

Both work fine with SATA I or II and can be adapted to ATA 133 if need be.

 

[furballi]

160 GB Seagate SATA with 5 yr warranty for $60. Output will rape you with the shipping, though.

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4303155

 

[leigh6]

$8.00 shipping to NY. If you think that is rape...........................................................

 

[Topweasel]

Thats a bit much newegg ships fedex $4.00 to anywhere.