Recommend a 2TB Drive.

[neuk]

I need a 2TB drive mainly to store iTunes movies and music. Also, I will be using iTunes to stream to 42" plasma. Don't care about cost I just need something that wont die on me
Thanks

Something like this OK, http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=HD-097-SA

 

[Rusty0611]

Just get the cheapest 2TB on OcUK if it's only being used for storage.

 

[Rusty0611]

YOUR BASKET
1 x Seagate Barracuda Green 2TB SATA 6Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM (ST2000DL003) £93.98
Total : £102.68 (includes shipping : £7.25).

 

[craarc]

as above seagate 2tb hits the sweetspot atm.

 

[Deleted member 70857]

2TB for £93

I remember when my friend purchase a 2TB Seagate for only £40

 

[craarc]

supply issues

 

[wazza300]

are these seagates noisy? like seagates of old? id go for the samsung f4 but the prices are silly

 

[neuk]

Thanks lad's, will go with Seagate.
Does Overclockers ship free to Ireland?

 

[Rusty0611]

They don't ship for free at all unless you have been registered on the forums for 90 days and have 250 posts. Even then you're probably still not looking at free shipping to Ireland.

Link:

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/sh...&posted=1&utm_source=forums&utm_medium=banner

 

[MumboJumbo]

If you're planning on having the OS on it then 5400rmp might not be a smart choice compared to 7200.

 

[neuk]

No, I have the OS on an SSD it's just to store my iTunes library on.

 

[MumboJumbo]

Then I don't think it will make a difference. Personally I'd probably just buy the 7200 because the extra money doesn't really bother me but I couldn't suggest it to someone for any viable reason really.

:EDIT:

I suppose if you are frequently moving large amounts of data too and from the hard drive it might be beneficial.

 

[Rusty0611]

OP said it was for storage only in post #1

 

[MumboJumbo]

I know he did, but I figured it was worth checking.

 

[wazza300]

depends on the drive some 5400rpm are just as quick as the 7200rpm drives

 

[MumboJumbo]

I imagine it would be quieter too.

 

[Sin_Chase]

depends on the drive some 5400rpm are just as quick as the 7200rpm drives

All things being even they will not be

A 5400 Drive with better platter density might well be faster than a lower density 7200RPM but the 7200 will be better if the same platter arrangement is used.

 

[wazza300]

True but the Samsung f4 has 3 platters compared to four found on other 7200rpm drives so it actually works out just as quick/quicker,just research for reviews before you buy

 

[Sin_Chase]

Eco drives are a false economy anyway.

Power wise you are talking pennies saved a year, for pure storage get an eco drive if it's cheaper but that's it. If there is a 7200 at the same price point - no brainer.

 

[wazza300]

Yeah to Hell with the Eco babble,and prices are too high anyway,I paid £46 new for mine and they are great/fast/reliable drives but if I had to buy another at todays prices Idk what id do