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Seagate BarraCuda vs. FireCuda SSHD for storage

RodoGodo19

RodoGodo19

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Hi,

I want a 2.5" hard drive with more capacity and I found the Seagate hard drives.

But, which one is better for storage?, the price difference is little.

  • Seagate 2TB BarraCuda 2.5" $86.99
  • Seagate 2TB FireCuda Gaming SSHD 2.5" $99.99
I know that the FireCuda has 8GB built in but, does it matter for storage purposes?.
 
Doesn't matter in my opinion.

I've had both SSHD and HDD. For a boot drive, SSHD obviously. It boots up as fast as SSD. For storage though? Doesn't matter.
 
alucasa said:
Doesn't matter in my opinion.

I've had both SSHD and HDD. For a boot drive, SSHD obviously. It boots up as fast as SSD. For storage though? Doesn't matter.
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the price difference is just a few dollars, for that kind of difference, is better to buy the SSHD?, maybe for the better resale value in the future?.
 
alucasa said:
Doesn't matter in my opinion.

I've had both SSHD and HDD. For a boot drive, SSHD obviously. It boots up as fast as SSD. For storage though? Doesn't matter.
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also, the FireCuda will be faster to copy/paste files?, loading photos faster, etc.. better performance?. even if it will be for storage?.
 
In a sense, SSHD has more points of failure in the SSD cells and its algorithm. For strictly storage purpose, I'd go with a traditional HDD.

You won't see speed difference.
 
alucasa said:
In a sense, SSHD has more points of failure in the SSD cells and its algorithm. For strictly storage purpose, I'd go with a traditional HDD.

You won't see speed difference.
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could have sworn i read somewhere that the 8gb of ssd in the sshd of seagate is of the SLC type?
 
Look at the warranties!
 
The FireCuda has a 5 year warranty. The BarraCuda has a 2 year warranty, I'd rather trust my info on the drive with the longer warranty.
 
alucasa said:
The decision is up to you.
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thebluebumblebee said:
The FireCuda has a 5 year warranty. The BarraCuda has a 2 year warranty, I'd rather trust my info on the drive with the longer warranty.
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Hi,

I'm still confuse, I don't know what to do.

SSHD for my Steam library.

HDD for storage?.

The FireCuda SSHD is just $11 more than the BarraCuda. Really the BarraCuda will be better for storage because of its 128mb of cache?. Both are 5,400rpm anyways.
 
Does the SSHD have a software tool to adjust its power saving profiles in its firmware?

If it doesn't I wouldn't waste my time on it. I made that mistake with a Seagate momentus XT, it would spool up then down at inopportune times and Seagate had no software to adjust it for max power/performance for use in a desktop as it would stutter in game or cause Windows to shutdown slow on the SSD. I wound up getting a Velociraptor that has no stutter or affects OS shut down.

If you get an HD make sure it is 7200 RPM or faster, 5400 is just too slow for games, no matter how much cache it has.

Most SSHDs are good for mobile use where battery life is important but only for general tasks. Gaming they can stutter.
 
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HDD,not worth,is just for fancy,as is for Storage,pick one with high rpm 7200 recomend
 
eidairaman1 said:
Does the SSHD have a software tool to adjust its power saving profiles in its firmware?

If it doesn't I wouldn't waste my time on it. I made that mistake with a Seagate momentus XT, it would spool up then down at inopportune times and Seagate had no software to adjust it for max power/performance for use in a desktop as it would stutter in game or cause Windows to shutdown slow on the SSD. I wound up getting a Velociraptor that has no stutter or affects OS shut down.

If you get an HD make sure it is 7200 RPM or faster, 5400 is just too slow for games, no matter how much cache it has.

Most SSHDs are good for mobile use where battery life is important but only for general tasks. Gaming they can stutter.
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ASOT said:
HDD,not worth,is just for fancy,as is for Storage,pick one with high rpm 7200 recomend
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Look at this:

I have a Node 202 case. (only 2x 2.5" available).
960 EVO M.2 for my Windows installed.

and I'm thinking to buy this for the hdd cage:

Steam library: FireCuda 2TB 2.5"
Why not the WD BLACK 1TB which is 7,200 rpm 2.5", because 1TB is not enough, 2TB will be better to have more games and games installations. I have right now 750GB of games installed andI need more space to keep the installation of the games that I download, those who are not original copies. The difference will be so noticeable, really?, by how much?.

Storage: FireCuda 2TB 2.5"
This is where I'm confused.
  1. WD Blue 2TB cost $115.40 (7,200rpm, 128mb cache)
  2. Seagate FireCuda 2TB cost $101.00 (5,400rpm, 64mb cache)
  3. Seagate Barracuda 2TB cost $89.95 (5,400rpm, 128mb cache)

In my specific case, WD is more expensive at this time, Seagate has just $11 of difference betweem their models of 2.5".
I just need a fast drive for storage to not wait a lot when copying or pasting files.
With that said, Barracuda with 128mb cache will be better than Firecuda, or both will perform equally?. If they will be equal, for just $11, I prefer the Firecuda, better resale value in the future.

Recommend me.
 
RodoGodo19 said:
Look at this:

I have a Node 202 case. (only 2x 2.5" available).
960 EVO M.2 for my Windows installed.

and I'm thinking to buy this for the hdd cage:

Steam library: FireCuda 2TB 2.5"
Why not the WD BLACK 1TB which is 7,200 rpm 2.5", because 1TB is not enough, 2TB will be better to have more games and games installations. I have right now 750GB of games installed andI need more space to keep the installation of the games that I download, those who are not original copies. The difference will be so noticeable, really?, by how much?.

Storage: FireCuda 2TB 2.5"
This is where I'm confused.
  1. WD Blue 2TB cost $115.40 (7,200rpm, 128mb cache)
  2. Seagate FireCuda 2TB cost $101.00 (5,400rpm, 64mb cache)
  3. Seagate Barracuda 2TB cost $89.95 (5,400rpm, 128mb cache)

In my specific case, WD is more expensive at this time, Seagate has just $11 of difference betweem their models of 2.5".
I just need a fast drive for storage to not wait a lot when copying or pasting files.
With that said, Barracuda with 128mb cache will be better than Firecuda, or both will perform equally?. If they will be equal, for just $11, I prefer the Firecuda, better resale value in the future.

Recommend me.
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Are there any other 7200 RPM drives available?

I also asked you a question before.

Does the Firecuda have software on the seagate site you can get to adjust the drives power/ performance profiles in its firmware?

If not I wouldn't bother.

Start looking for reviews on the Firecuda from tech sites equivalent to this.
 
None of it really matters. Just choose whichever you like.

Be a good dog and make a choice.
 
eidairaman1 said:
Are there any other 7200 RPM drives available?

I also asked you a question before.

Does the Firecuda have software on the seagate site you can get to adjust the drives power/ performance profiles in its firmware?

If not I wouldn't bother.
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not, the FireCuda will keep whatever you use more into its flash storage which is 8GB.
It can take days until the drive makes a change, I read it on a website.

and no, there is not any other 7,200 drive.
Just WD has the Black 1TB maximum.
But for storage I need at least 2TB.

I read that the FireCuda for games can help a little bit in load times. If you play the same game a lot, which I do.
 
alucasa said:
None of it really matters. Just choose whichever you like.

Be a good dog and make a choice.
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will you buy 2x 2TB FireCuda at $202.00 or 2x 2TB Barracuda at $179.90?

if not, then, give me recommendations, give me links on amazon.
 
alucasa said:
Then SSHD it is. Go for it and don't bite me.
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yeah yeah but again the questions is this:

128mb of the barracuda will be better to copy/paste files, for storage purposes?.
I don't want a slow drive, I will kill myself...

why 2.5" drives are so complicated...
 
If it were me, I always tend to go cheaper cuz I am a cheap guy.

For you, hound, go for Firecuda.
 
If you want the best, ditch those drives and go for 2TB SSDs.

Otherwise, those drives aren't - that - different from one another.
 
alucasa said:
If you want the best, ditch those drives and go for 2TB SSDs.

Otherwise, those drives aren't - that - different from one another.
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got it.

last question, which drive of 2tb 2.5" would you buy?. give me a link on amazon.
 
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