New 250gb drive?

byron_hinson · 25 Jun 2006 at 19:04

Looking to get a new 250GB Hard Drive to run Windows XP Pro on my 5000+ AMD - I currently have the Samsung 250 Spinpoint SP2504C drive which although had great reviews, I've had bad sectors appear after just a few weeks basic use...not the only person from what I read either.

Any suggestions for a reliable drive? Preferably SATA II

Messiah Khan · 25 Jun 2006 at 19:09

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB ST3320620AS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM (HD-078-SE)
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Seagate_SATA.html#ahd_2d078_2dse

There is a 250Gb version, but for the price differecne you might as well get the 320Gb version. Search the forum for other peoples views on thios drive.

Fluff_eei · 25 Jun 2006 at 19:47

I'll second that, the .10's are looking to be the definitive mainstream drives.

Fluff_eei

harris1986 · 25 Jun 2006 at 20:32

i have the 7200.10 and has to be said it's pretty awesome