21 Nov 2013 at 18:21 #1 maklabouhlel maklabouhlel Associate Joined 26 Nov 2009 Posts 1,236 How come there are two types of WD Black 1TB drives?
21 Nov 2013 at 20:13 #2 Steampunk Steampunk Soldato Joined 1 Jun 2013 Posts 9,465 The newer WD1003FZEX has one platter. The older WD1002FAEX uses two platters. The single platter drive has a higher density, so should be a little quicker in some operations, should run cooler and use less power.
The newer WD1003FZEX has one platter. The older WD1002FAEX uses two platters. The single platter drive has a higher density, so should be a little quicker in some operations, should run cooler and use less power.
29 Nov 2013 at 15:46 #3 cosmos55 cosmos55 Associate Joined 19 Sep 2010 Posts 920 Location Indonesia The old one is a noisy pita
29 Nov 2013 at 16:12 #4 Steampunk Steampunk Soldato Joined 1 Jun 2013 Posts 9,465 I don't think the old one is terrible, but it does have a noticeable whine when running, so I don't think you'd want it at head height on your desk.
I don't think the old one is terrible, but it does have a noticeable whine when running, so I don't think you'd want it at head height on your desk.
