Seagate ST3160827AS 160GB Serial ATA 7200rpm 8MB Hard Drive

[Dymo]

Seagate Hard Drive 160GB from ewiz.com $88.00 free ground shipping-OEM
Mfr Part Number: ST3160827AS
Capacity: 160 GB
Speed: 7200 rpm
Average Seek Time: 8.5 ms
Cache: 8MB
Interface: Serial ATA

 

[mfbf]

They also have the 250 Gb for $129 with free shipping. Slightly better $/GB also with NCQ and five year warranty.

250GB

I posted this under the Maxtor 250GB deal under my wifes account.

 

[masshass81]

Ordered one thurs morning (4/21) for $89 + free shipping and I received it Friday! But then again, I'm in So Cal and they're located around Oakland (~550 mi.) Great price compared to NewEgg which is $106 shipped IIRC.

 

[emeraldsky]

Thanks OP.
The 250GB is $148 shipped from Newegg.
The 160GB is $116 shipped from Newegg.

 

[imported_motodude]

How does the 250GB compare to 74GB raptor for speed?

 

[jpeyton]

FYI, retail Seagate 160GB w/ NCQ is $69.99 after $40 rebate at Fry's.

 

[beany323]

yea not to sure what bulk means. any idea?

 

[bgc99]

Originally posted by: beany323
yea not to sure what bulk means. any idea?

OEM, you just get the drive in the anti-static envelope. Not sure if they come in any type of protective clamshell or not.

BGC

 

[masshass81]

Its comes wrapped in an anti-static bag, protected by a thick foam enclosure (about 1.5 inches thick), and then kept in place by bags of air in the box.

No cables, instructions are on the drive.

 

[MarlboroJones]

Would this drive be a good choice if one wants one that runs cool temp-wise (or would a Samsung be better)? I have a Shuttle and I'd like to replace my WD drive with something cooler.

 

[masshass81]

All 7200RPM drives should run within the same temp range. Just keep it behind the intake fan.

 

[wchou]

Originally posted by: masshass81
All 7200RPM drives should run within the same temp range. Just keep it behind the intake fan.

That's why it make sense to use only 1 hd instead of 2, or even 4
2 5400 rpm hd is like 1 100,000 hd
7200 is like 1 and 1/3 of 5400
How come they don't make 3600 rpm hd anymore? connor use to make these, their really cooler running no matter what. faster spin is not always faster.
if the data are very tightly packed performance on 120gb 3600 is same as 60gb 7200rpm
Or 250gb 3600rpm is same as 120gb 7200
Not to mention quieter and less hum...

 

[Kravahn]

Originally posted by: wchou

That's why it make sense to use only 1 hd instead of 2, or even 4

Hehe, and when a 320GB SATA drive costs $160, that's actually viable.

ps. ChiefValue has WD 160GB SATA drive for $88, free FedEx shipping.