reccomend a New HDD

[TheoPetro]

k so ive got a ton of old games that i never play because i cant load them onto my raptor. its just too small. i want the fastest drive ~2-300 GB that will be as fast as possable when theres alot of stuff on it. i dont want a 400 or 500 gb one tho. what one do i get

update. out of these what one?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822144701

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148065

 

[xanis]

I would reccomend a 250GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.8

 

[Finns14]

Originally posted by: Xanis
I would reccomend a 250GB Seagate Barracuda 7200.8

QFT

 

[TheoPetro]

how does that drive compaire to a raptor speed wise

 

[suicidalpigeon]

in some cases, a somewhat noticable difference. to me, the raptor is not worth the gb/$ when i can tolerate the speeds of a 7200.

 

[raildogg]

For the price and performance, a Maxtor Maxline 3 cannot be beat. It is cooler and possibly quieter than the drives in that capacity and price range. It has a 5 year warranty also. If you want a fast, quiet and cool drive, thats the drive for you. If you're a loyal Seagate customer, then obviously the drive mentioned above will do good. Seagate is excellent in their quality but a bit lacking in performance. Even Western Digital has them beat nowadays.

 

[OdiN]

Originally posted by: raildogg
For the price and performance, a Maxtor Maxline 3 cannot be beat. It is cooler and possibly quieter than the drives in that capacity and price range. It has a 5 year warranty also. If you want a fast, quiet and cool drive, thats the drive for you. If you're a loyal Seagate customer, then obviously the drive mentioned above will do good. Seagate is excellent in their quality but a bit lacking in performance. Even Western Digital has them beat nowadays.

And at least if you get a Maxtor, you know you will get to send it in at least a couple times to be replaced so that you can be reassured that the warranty process does work. I would rather buy something that costs more than have to put up with replacements and such. I just see way too many dead Maxtors to recommend anyone buy them.

I recommend either the Seagate 300GB or the WD 300GB.

 

[Stan]

Eep.. someone who actually recommends a Maxtor . 2nd the Seagate/WD *.8 recommendation.

 

[Jiggz]

AT just made a review Here. and he recommends the WD4000YR. Good price too.

 

[TheoPetro]

im looking for something ~$100 or less tho. thats why i wanted to stay away drom the 300 400 500 gb drives

 

[Slammy1]

If that's all then watch for a slick deal on a drive. Come early next year I'm sure you'll find one of the listed drives for the price you want to pay, but maybe PM/AR YMMV.