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Basically, I'm asking this because my machines tend to be left on 24-7 most of the time, so I'm going to need a drive which runs pretty cool.
At the same time, it needs to be a good performer for use in games etc, and be quiet as poss. too as machine is used for media... not too tall an order eh? lol
Raptors are out of the question, I'm going to need 300GB+ here. Maxtors tend to be the highest spec ones, but they have a reputation for running hot.
The Seagate ones have a reputation of being a good balance, fast while running cool.
Have been pointed towards the Samsung Spinpoint drives, but I've really not heard much about them!
Anyone able to recommend me one over the other here? HDD's seem to be the least discussed subject!
EDIT - Just wondering, do you guys think it's worth getting separate drives, 320GB Seagate for my main stuff, and a Raptor for games? Are Raptors that much better?
At the same time, it needs to be a good performer for use in games etc, and be quiet as poss. too as machine is used for media... not too tall an order eh? lol
Raptors are out of the question, I'm going to need 300GB+ here. Maxtors tend to be the highest spec ones, but they have a reputation for running hot.
The Seagate ones have a reputation of being a good balance, fast while running cool.
Have been pointed towards the Samsung Spinpoint drives, but I've really not heard much about them!
Anyone able to recommend me one over the other here? HDD's seem to be the least discussed subject!
EDIT - Just wondering, do you guys think it's worth getting separate drives, 320GB Seagate for my main stuff, and a Raptor for games? Are Raptors that much better?
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