Most Reliable Hard Drives?

keogh

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Howdy,

Not sure if there is really an answer to this, but I want to know if anyone feels there is a superior brand of HDD that is more reliable then others. When I say reliable, I mean less chance of conking out?

I remember at my old firm, we had plenty of Maxtor HDD's in computers, and they kept dying and I was informed that they where rubbish (harsher language was used at the time, but I won't reiterate that here :) ), although I was skeptical and just assumed it was the fact they where old.

Anyway I have a server running at home, and the Primary disk (that stores all the websites I build) is a Maxtor... So naturally I'm slightly worried? I have backups being made, but thats besides the point, I'd rather not go through the aggro of losing data if it can be avoided.

So I'm considering getting a new HDD to replace the Maxtor, and just want to know what brand to consider? I don't mind splashing out extra £££ for a more reliable disk!

Its SATAII aswell btw!

Any ideas appreciated!

ta

Steve M

p.s. If possible, the quieter the better also :)
 
I'd agree with your comments about Maxtor, I've had a number die on me and have heard too many horror stories from friends and colleagues to use them again.

I've used Hitachis for years without a problem (other than the two I toasted becuase I plugged the power in incorrectly :o ) so I don't have a problem recommending them. I've also recently picked up a pair of Seagates which I've been impressed with the speed of and you can't argue against a 5 year warranty.
 
Cheers Pete, I actually currently use a Samsung Spinpoint in my Desktop, I have no probs with it, but just want to know what the general consensus is on HDD brands.

Although I've never used one, I've always head good things about Western Digital, and I like the look of Western Digital Caviar RE 160GB 1600YS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM @ http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-111-WD

Although I have also heard good things bout Seagate, and you have just recommended them also, so might go for the Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 160GB ST3160811AS SATA-II 8MB Cache - OEM @ http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-093-SE

The WD has 16mb Cache, opposed to the Seagate's 8mb, and both have 5 year warrentys... so its deffo out of those two!

cheers
 
I'd skip on the 7200.9 and look at the 7200.10s although you'll need to step up to at least 200Gb to get one. They're 16Mb cache and 5 year warranty too but they have perpendicular recording on the platters which has increased the data density over the competition to the point that they're the fastest 7200rpm drives available (at least until the Hitachi 7K1000s appear).
 
keogh said:
okie kokie, Seagate 7200.10 (200gb) it is then!

I'm not fussed about the size, I don't really need the 200gb, but if it means improvement on the performance/raliability then I'd make the jump!

ta
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320GB is the current sweet spot for price/performance/size
 
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