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HD failed...what should I buy? || update: I think I'm going Seagate

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eLiu

Diamond Member
So yeah...My box had a 40GB & a 160GB...the 160 just failed. It is most likely out of warranty, but I can't check b/c Maxtor's website says the "application form is currently unavailable" (wtf). I was kinda planning on getting a new drive to replace the 40 anyway, but now I might need two, lol.

Anyway, my question is:
1) Should I get 1 or 2 new 160GB drives? (Hitachi, 3yrs warranty, $40 in Hot Deals)
2) Is it worth waiting and/or spending extra $$ for Seagate's 5yr warranty?

What should I do? If I get 2 drives, should I get a Hitachi now & wait for a good Segate deal?

Bleh!

-Eric

Edit: I'm only looking to get ~120-200GB drives, hopefullly paying ~0.25/GB, which is why the Hitachi 160GB for $40 is appealing... I'm in college so cost is a big factor.

Edit2: My mobo only supports UATA (Biostar M7NCD), but I guess SATA would be fine...I could just get a converter.

Man, no one likes Hitachi? Geez...

UPDATE Seagate drives just went on sale at CC, so I think I'm getting that...
Question though:
Is it better to have 2x160GB (7200.7) or 1x300 (7200.8)? Cost the same $ for each choice.

My motherboard is PATA(100) and doesn't support this NCQ business...
 
I would recommend either of those drives! Just whatever you do, don't shoot yourself in the foot and buy Maxtor again.. It'll just fail like the other one.

I love all my Seagates I use, and I've heard good things about the Hitachis'
 
Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Seagate, 5 year warranty

/thread

Never ever buy a hitatchi.
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What's wrong with Hitachi?

keeleysam, their phones are only open M-F, 8AM-5PM MST. I will call on monday if the online form doesn't become available. Even then I'd like to replace the other 40GB drive b/c it's like 6yrs old or something. Though iirc Maxtor had a much better reputation back then.
 
2 Seagates. Actually, you'll get a much better deal if you just buy one big 250-300GB drive instead of 2 little ones. Partition it up however you want. AND you'll be able to use that pussy 40 gig for a bit longer too

Hitachi hard drives suck.
 
Originally posted by: intogamer
320gb sata WD(3 years) 115AR
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Link? I see 320GB for $139...

Eeezee, I haven't seen any huge drives like that giong for 0.25/GB. If I buy at regular-ish prices, then yeah I'd agree. But sales change matters...
 
Get yourself a single Seagate - my personal favorite. I gladly sacrifice <5% performance for silence, sturdiness, and a 5-year warranty.
 
Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
any Serial ATA, never made a problem, on my old comp i got the same, and it still lasts after 6years, again with no problem
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"Serial ATA" is not a manufacturer, genius.

You didn't have a SATA drive six years ago.
 
Originally posted by: Phil
Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
any Serial ATA, never made a problem, on my old comp i got the same, and it still lasts after 6years, again with no problem
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"Serial ATA" is not a manufacturer, genius.

You didn't have a SATA drive six years ago.
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i ment any with that after the name, and i can truly bet about having SATA for 6years
 
Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
Originally posted by: Phil
Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
any Serial ATA, never made a problem, on my old comp i got the same, and it still lasts after 6years, again with no problem
Click to expand...

"Serial ATA" is not a manufacturer, genius.

You didn't have a SATA drive six years ago.
Click to expand...

i ment any with that after the name, and i can truly bet about having SATA for 6years
Click to expand...
I bet 100 dollars you didn't have SATA 6 years ago, you had PATA.
 
Originally posted by: sheik124
Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
Originally posted by: Phil
Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
any Serial ATA, never made a problem, on my old comp i got the same, and it still lasts after 6years, again with no problem
Click to expand...

"Serial ATA" is not a manufacturer, genius.

You didn't have a SATA drive six years ago.
Click to expand...

i ment any with that after the name, and i can truly bet about having SATA for 6years
Click to expand...
I bet 100 dollars you didn't have SATA 6 years ago, you had PATA.
Click to expand...

🙂 well in that case, i was close
 
Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
Originally posted by: sheik124
Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
Originally posted by: Phil
Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
any Serial ATA, never made a problem, on my old comp i got the same, and it still lasts after 6years, again with no problem
Click to expand...

"Serial ATA" is not a manufacturer, genius.

You didn't have a SATA drive six years ago.
Click to expand...

i ment any with that after the name, and i can truly bet about having SATA for 6years
Click to expand...
I bet 100 dollars you didn't have SATA 6 years ago, you had PATA.
Click to expand...

🙂 well in that case, i was close
Click to expand...

2 people told you so, pay up 😉
 
Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
Originally posted by: Phil
Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
any Serial ATA, never made a problem, on my old comp i got the same, and it still lasts after 6years, again with no problem
Click to expand...

"Serial ATA" is not a manufacturer, genius.

You didn't have a SATA drive six years ago.
Click to expand...

i ment any with that after the name, and i can truly bet about having SATA for 6years
Click to expand...


that's like if somebay said "which car should I get...A toyota or a Honda" and you saying "get a sedan"
 
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