Pick me a new HD

Sean_UK · 21 Jan 2007 at 00:03

Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 160GB ST3160811AS SATA-II 8MB Cache - OEM

or

Western Digital Caviar RE 160GB 1600YS SATA-II 16MB Cache - OEM

Is the Cache level all that important :confused:

Any comments welcome (unless they rude

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rpstewart · 21 Jan 2007 at 10:45

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-085-SE

Seagate 7200.10, 200Gb. It's a bit more than the 7200.9 but it's a fair bit faster than either of the two you've listed.

The size of the cache isn't going to make a huge difference in real world scenarios.

mosfet · 21 Jan 2007 at 13:51

As with all threads along these lines, can you provide a bit more information?

What are you going to be using the drive for? How much space do you need? What's your budget? etc.

Sean_UK · 21 Jan 2007 at 21:44

rpstewart said:
http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-085-SE

Seagate 7200.10, 200Gb. It's a bit more than the 7200.9 but it's a fair bit faster than either of the two you've listed.

The size of the cache isn't going to make a huge difference in real world scenarios.

Ah yes i did look at that one, didnt notice it was faster tbh (teach me to stay up late browsing half-asleep) only a few more £'s and that i can live with, cheers. :cool: