Drive speed ?

conoflex · 3 Dec 2015 at 12:20

For data storage films/tv progs etc.
Is better to have a fast spin speed or lower one, i.e. 7200rpm or 5400rpm

Craig321 · 3 Dec 2015 at 12:26

If it's just for storage, then low spin speed will be fine. Just get a Western Digital Green.

My rule is that basically any old reliable HDD is fine and will do a good job at storing media. When it comes to speed, get a decent SSD.

conoflex · 3 Dec 2015 at 12:31

Been offered one of these 3TB Western Digital WD30EZRZ WD Blue 5400 RPM cheaper than a WD green, what do you think ?

Craig321 · 3 Dec 2015 at 12:33

Yeh they're fine. That model spins at 5400rpm so would be similar speed to a green but may be a little quicker (noticeable - I doubt it) than a green.

conoflex · 3 Dec 2015 at 12:42

Cheers Craig, hope I better luck with WD had 2 seagate and a toshiba go down in last couple of months.

Craig321 · 3 Dec 2015 at 12:46

Should do. WD are good, never had one fail on me. Seagate on the other hand - 125% failure rate within about 3 years over 4 drives.

Samsung are also decent if you're after another option.

I've not heard anything bad about the latest Seagates, so they're probably fine tbh, but I avoid them as much as I can since their disastrous 1.5TB drives.