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BeerCheeze *hick*
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Posted: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:22:59 Post Subject: HDD Question |
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Ok.... What would you do.... I need a decent size HDD for a SFF system. I'm between 3 choices..
All HDD's are 8MB Cache, 7200 RPM
1 - NewEgg - Hitachi 120GB, 3 yr warranty, Average Seek Time: 8.5 ms $91.00 no rebate
2- Office Depot - Maxtor 200GB, 1 yr watanty, average seek time: 10 ms $119.97 - $20 MIR = $99.97
3 - Best Buy - Western Digital SE 120.0GB, 1yr warranty, average seek time: 8.9 ms $119.97 -$30 WD MIR -$30 BB MIR = $59.97
Hmmmmmmmmm..... Hitachi is faster, and longer warranty, WD is cheapest and 2nd fasted, Maxtor is biggest and slowest. |
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Little Bruin
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Spire Hall Pass B!tch!!!
Joined: 01 Aug 2003 Posts: 2165 Location: Up to my Nipples in Alaska
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Posted: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:39:50 Post Subject: |
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My $.02 ONLY...
#4 Seagate 160 gig 8Mb $102.00 (The Barracuda SATA is only $109.00) (All the seagates have a 5 year warranty)
200 Gig is $117.50
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=22-148-025&depa=1
I never get my rebates, my fault or thiers, I still don't get them....
Forget the Hitachi, I have sent 4 back to NE in last 8 months.
I guess I would go for the WD SE if you have better luck with Rebates.
Might want to consider SATA, even if you needa PCI card. I hate buying old tech!!! (I can make you a killer deal on an SATA RAID card too...) |
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BeerCheeze *hick*
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Posted: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 00:46:36 Post Subject: |
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It's for a SFF system (Small Form Factor) so I only have room for 1 HDD, and it doesn't have SATA....
But hmmmmmmmm... that seagate does add a strong #4.... LOL |
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Dud3! Forum abandoner
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Doctor Feelgood Arrrrghh!
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Posted: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 11:07:01 Post Subject: |
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Check this WD... Lowest price, and smaller rebate...
$49.99 after $30 rebate at Outpost...
http://shop4.outpost.com/product/3306472
Western Digital 120GB WD1200JBRTL UATA100 8MB Buffer - Retail HD Kit
Capacity: 120GB
Seek Time: 8.9ms
7200RPM
8MB Buffer
Data Lifeguard: WD's exclusive hardware, software and services designed to protect your data.
1 Year Limited Manufacturer Warranty |
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dadx2mj Happy Camper
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Posted: Mon, 30 Aug 2004 11:26:46 Post Subject: |
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Wanna see my 1985 Seagate that still works? How about my 49MB Seagate that still works? That five year warranty probably won't even be needed. _________________ Due to a not-that-interesting turn of events, I am now known as Justin Danger. |
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