Suggestions please...

[Nix]

Hey guys,

I've currently got an OCZ Vertex 4 SSD for boot and a temperamental 2TB WD external which will probably need replacing or removing from its chassis soon, and I'm now looking for a 'main' HDD for standard use: games, files, media, etc.

Not sure what size, make or model is worthwhile price-wise. My old disc was only 120GB and I think I only really used around 80GB the whole time I had the PC.

I've read reviews on the WD Black 1TB, but I'm put off by the fact it's considered a little noisy. I'm also not sure if 1TB is too excessive?

For that reason I was looking at a WD Blue 500GB for around £50, but if truth be told I'm not sure what's the best solution for my needs.

My priorities are that it is reliable (3-5 years) and quiet.

Advice?

 

[pryere]

From advice on here, I now buy 2 drives at the same time. Get two 5OOGB not one 1TB.
I have used all brands in the past with no clear winners. Seagate has proved the most reliable. Lacie being the worst.

 

[marc2003]

Seagate has proved the most reliable.

hard to recommend these days as they now offer just a 1 year warranty with their normal drives.

with the WD blue you get 2, red 3 and black 5. that's not to say any of them won't fail. of course they do and you should always have a backup but it's reassuring to think they have a bit of confidence to offer these warranties without pushing up the cost too much.

i've only had my 500GB blue for a week but i'm very happy with how quiet it is compared to my old samsung f3. i've even put my OS on it and i can't tell the difference. the f3 is supposedly much faster but meh...