Maxtor® 40GB Hard Drive, 5400 RPM only $34.98 + Free Shipping (AC/AR)

[lotust]

Originally posted by: Chu
Anyone know where you can find the $15 off $75 coupon? Can't find it at any of the usual suspects

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[dman]

I don't feel like pm'ing 3 folks. You can find the coupon in the forums over at fat wallet. There is a thread there with this same subject type line.

 

[lotust]

snot working for me. I guess ill try later

thanks

 

[Nova13]

if i use this in my system with my existing 7200 rpm 20 gig drive. will it drag the 7400 rpm down to 5400 so they both run at the same speed?

 

[OCDuron]

Originally posted by: Nova13
if i use this in my system with my existing 7200 rpm 20 gig drive. will it drag the 7400 rpm down to 5400 so they both run at the same speed?

Only if they are on the same IDE channel or transferring files between each other.

 

[GnatGoSplat]

Originally posted by: Nova13
if i use this in my system with my existing 7200 rpm 20 gig drive. will it drag the 7400 rpm down to 5400 so they both run at the same speed?

No, that's the spindle motor speed. They spin at that speed regardless.

 

[c627627]

Ordinary mainborad with two IDE channels + CDRW, DVD, 7200 RPM HD, 5400 RPM HD,
What do you do?
Are you saying that if HDs are on the same IDE channel, and Windows is on 7200 RPM, you only get the reduced 5400 speed if you run programs stored on the 5400 drive, is that right?

 

[AAjax]

Great deal, this is just what the doctor ordered for box#4

 

[mindless1]

Thanks luv2save!

 

[Mage]

Thanks! Great price. Less than a dollar a gig.

 

[Tung]

hotness!

 

[Ring]

Nice find! Thanks.

 

[bpctech]

woot, perfect timing for this deal! I was just looking for a under $50 drive! Thanks!!!

 

[bigbuffmelonhead]

Originally posted by: jamautosound
Cool. Cheap drive. I'm in.

LOL. I just spent 10 minutes looking for the stupid coupon code and forgot it was in my OWN hotmail box.

LOL ME TOO! Thanks for the awesome post!

 

[amdskip]

Man, I'm gonna end up going broke from the hot deals forum

 

[NICKel]

I MUST RESIST !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Still digesting 2 CD-rw Drives........... I need to set a side 500.00 budget for rebate items and not buy anymore until the rebate comes back!!!!

DAMN !!!!!!!!! I am in too!

 

[rutchtkim]

hot deal. too bad i already ordered a seagate

 

[Kelemvor]

I tried but I coudln't resist any longer. My order has been placed.

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
I tried but I coudln't resist any longer. My order has been placed.

You and me both

 

[Zclyh3]

You guys should wait for next weeks Staples deal. You can get a 40GB 7200 RPM drive for only $50!

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: Zclyh3
You guys should wait for next weeks Staples deal. You can get a 40GB 7200 RPM drive for only $50!

$15 is $15

 

[cnicol]

I got in on this hot deal as well!! Even tho I really don't NEED another hard drive....

Thanks for the post!

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: c627627
Ordinary mainborad with two IDE channels + CDRW, DVD, 7200 RPM HD, 5400 RPM HD,
What do you do?
Are you saying that if HDs are on the same IDE channel, and Windows is on 7200 RPM, you only get the reduced 5400 speed if you run programs stored on the 5400 drive, is that right?

Sorry, missed 1st time.

that is incorrect. If you have 2 drives, and one is ata66 and the other is ata100, then they will both run @ ata66 if on the same cable. Windows ( or any OS that I know of ) doesn't care what the RPM's of the drive is. Just how data is transmitted.

 

[dman]

I got mine today, I was wishing it was, but -- unfortunately it wasn't one of those "Congratulations we replaced your 40GB 5400 w/ a 40GB 7200RPM" deals they sometimes do. Still quite happy with 40GB for 35. Not worth the extra 43% in cost (+$15) to get the 7200RPM--at least not for what I plan on using it for.

 

[LukFilm]

Don't forget Ebates for another $1.30 (2%) off your order! HOT HOT HOT!!!