Which SATA 160GB HD is best?

[svenge]

Like the topic says, I'm looking for a new HD. I've already decided on getting a 160GB model, but which manufacturer am I best off getting it from? My main 2 factors are reliability and service. Performance is not terribly important as long as it's average or better.

 

[Bobthelost]

Seagate, 5 year warranty. Says it all doesn't it.

 

[keeleysam]

I like my Hitachi's best in this category.

 

[DaveSimmons]

I like Samsung because they are cooler and quieter and draw less power, but the other brands do have better warranties.

 

[raildogg]

All are equally reliable in my opinion. Seagate does have a longer warranty, but this is more important to some but not all. The other models will be faster than Seagate. The Hitachi T7K250 series is very fast, so I would give that a try first.

Get the cheapest one. Anandtech reviewed some hard drives before and the Western Digital 160JS scored very well on it.

Get the cheapest hard drive.

 

[roemer21]

I have Hitachi and I love mine! I had a Seagate, 80 GB forget what model though, and it pooped out on me after 1 year... 1 year mark you! Plus, it was louder than the Hitachi drives I've had and slower I think. Go with Hitachi!