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    How much would a good (preferrably quiet) 500gb HDD cost?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kazaam55555, May 22, 2009.

  1. kazaam55555

    kazaam55555 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a noisy 7200rpm 250gb one right now, and i need more space. I am looking to get a better one.

    The noise really doesnt bother me a lot, so anything quieter than this would be nice. I don't want to spend a ton.

    Thanks in advance!
     
    kazaam55555, May 22, 2009
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    About $100 seems typical for 5400 RPM models, if you use NewEgg. If I were you, I would avoid the Samsung SpinPoint models, as I have heard of a number of reliability issues with them, but the others should be fine. If you're looking for a 7200 RPM model, perhaps $150 -- see the same website.
     
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    Is the scorpio blue better or the hitachi?
     
    kazaam55555, May 22, 2009
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    Scorpio is slightly faster and uses a bit more power. Hitachi is probably the quietest one. It will be impossible to notice the speed differences without using a benchmark tool.

    Benchmarks can be found on Tomshardware.com
     
    Phil, May 23, 2009
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