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asb2106 · Apr 8, 2008

I remember reading an article from MaximumPC about a year ago, they tested 4 HDs from all the major brands, and the tests results proved basically that they all perform equal.(minus the raptor!)

For longjevity they are all pretty equal. I have a maxtor from 2001 that has been moved from computer to computer and used as an external and it is still kicking strong. I say go with the best price. Thats how I got turned on to WD, they had the a great deal, 100 bucks for a 500aaks, I have bought all WD since then.

GSG-9 · Apr 8, 2008

asb2106 said:
I remember reading an article from MaximumPC about a year ago, they tested 4 HDs from all the major brands, and the tests results proved basically that they all perform equal.(minus the raptor!)

For longjevity they are all pretty equal. I have a maxtor from 2001 that has been moved from computer to computer and used as an external and it is still kicking strong. I say go with the best price. Thats how I got turned on to WD, they had the a great deal, 100 bucks for a 500aaks, I have bought all WD since then.

The Seagate Parallel drives actualy outperforms the Raptor in a number of tests because of its 3x increased potential bandwith, the spindle speed is still lower but its not everything.

asb2106 · Apr 8, 2008

GSG-9 said:
The Seagate Parallel drives actualy outperforms the Raptor in a number of tests because of its 3x increased potential bandwith, the spindle speed is still lower but its not everything.

yah, the article was from a year ago, and the new drives were just surfacing then. I know they had one in there, but it was outperformed by the raptor. I guess their new ones are better.....

GSG-9 · Apr 8, 2008

asb2106 said:
yah, the article was from a year ago, and the new drives were just surfacing then. I know they had one in there, but it was outperformed by the raptor. I guess their new ones are better.....

planetx64s review of the Barracuda .9 drives had shown it from the start

GJSNeptune · Apr 8, 2008

I don't buy into the Raptors anyway. Noise is a huge factor for me. Someday, when I win the lottery, I'll get some SSDs.

GSG-9 · Apr 8, 2008

GJSNeptune said:
I don't buy into the Raptors anyway. Noise is a huge factor for me. Someday, when I win the lottery, I'll get some SSDs.

Amen! and stuff

ShadowFold · Apr 8, 2008

Go with WD. I've always used them and they are always whisper quiet and really fast.

GJSNeptune · Apr 8, 2008

GSG-9 said:
Amen! and stuff

Your sig. has herpes or something.

asb2106 · Apr 8, 2008

GJSNeptune said:
I don't buy into the Raptors anyway. Noise is a huge factor for me. Someday, when I win the lottery, I'll get some SSDs.

I never really cared to get a raptor till I got my X a couple weeks ago. Windows load fast, Game times load really fast, and program and driver installs just fly! But it is loud, thats for sure. I have been so used to my AAKS drives, and they make NO noise, the first thing I thought of was the computers from the late 90s where you could here thinking tickin and spinning from a mile away. I just say its thinking harder!! :laugh:

twicksisted · Apr 8, 2008

I have both samsung & WD

the samsung is virtually inaudible... very quiet... in my other rig (250gb one)
The WD is fantastic... I have four of those raided up at the moment and they great.
Either or really though the WD is louder by a margin

Megasty · Apr 8, 2008

I have 500gb version from all three although I'm currently using WD in my rigs. I never had a problem with any of them, performance-wise or any failures.

das müffin mann · Apr 8, 2008

GJSNeptune said:
Your sig. has herpes or something.

so im not the only one that sees that black dot?

GJSNeptune · Apr 8, 2008

Yep. His image has transparency, but he...missed a spot.

Odin Eidolon · Apr 8, 2008

WD rocks.
Never had a failure.
Never heard a noise.

cdawall · Apr 8, 2008

one thing about wds i don't like if you don't have a fan blowing directly over them they heat up alot. i had one sitting @80C in a case while every other component was just fine hell the PD930 was running @ 50C load on a cheap Tt jungle 512 i added a single low speed 80mm and that was fixed though

GJSNeptune · Apr 8, 2008

Maybe the old ones. The AAKS will be fine, and hard drives have a high heat tolerance.

farlex85 · Apr 8, 2008

My wds are fairly cool, although I can't seem to get a direct reading for them. I think the new 640gb wds are among the fastest 7200rpm you can by, plus they are about the same price as a 500gb seagate. That would definately be my choice.

GJSNeptune · Apr 8, 2008

If I remember correctly, the 6400AAKS is single platter too.

asb2106 · Apr 8, 2008

cdawall said:
one thing about wds i don't like if you don't have a fan blowing directly over them they heat up alot. i had one sitting @80C in a case while every other component was just fine hell the PD930 was running @ 50C load on a cheap Tt jungle 512 i added a single low speed 80mm and that was fixed though

I love my WDs but I will agree here. in my p180 I had 4 AAKS' together in the bottom HD cage. 2 500's 2 750's. The fan that was on them died, and I came home to find all 4 HDs running between 58-65 degrees. I worried me quite a bit. I like to keep them around 40 all the time.

asb2106 · Apr 8, 2008

GJSNeptune said:
If I remember correctly, the 6400AAKS is single platter too.

im pretty sure it is two platters

GJSNeptune · Apr 8, 2008

Hmm. I think you're right. I was wondering about such a large platter.

cdawall · Apr 8, 2008

asb2106 said:
I love my WDs but I will agree here. in my p180 I had 4 AAKS' together in the bottom HD cage. 2 500's 2 750's. The fan that was on them died, and I came home to find all 4 HDs running between 58-65 degrees. I worried me quite a bit. I like to keep them around 40 all the time.

i thought it was sad when my larger faster 320gb was running cooler than the fat old WD drive

GSG-9 · Apr 9, 2008

GJSNeptune said:
Yep. His image has transparency, but he...missed a spot.

It WAS a fly walking on screen in a gif...then animated sigs were nonexistent. and. yeah. no more fly..

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