HDD Recommendation

Shakey_Jake33 · 28 Jul 2006 at 17:25

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?

Shakey_Jake33 · 28 Jul 2006 at 18:56

Wow WD have really went up over the last few years, last time I checked they were still regarded as budget. WD it is.

Still trying to guage if buying a Raptor on top as a system drive is worth it... I mean, the HDD is probably the place where it's hardest to notice improvements.

Shakey_Jake33 · 28 Jul 2006 at 19:05

Hmm what are the Raptors like heat/noise wise? I'd imaging a 10,000rpm drive it pretty loud/hot.

Shakey_Jake33 · 29 Jul 2006 at 06:26

I think your right stoofa. I'm probably putting too much thought into something that's really one of the move trivial parts of the PC.

Shakey_Jake33 · 29 Jul 2006 at 14:02

Does the warranty even apply to the OEM products OC sell (which is obv. where I'll be buying).

Might skip on the Raptor tbh... don't doubt their quality, but it sounds like they really don't have a place in a machine that's supposed to be cool and quiet, running 24-7.

Suprising how little coverage the Spinpoint drives have.... anywhere. Hard to find much info on them.