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Not sure which one to go with, i'll have a ssd as boot drive and for my main applications so i don't really need fast speeds on my storage drive.


Seagate 1.5tb green : 49.99

WD black 1 tb: 74.99


i believe 2 years on the green and 5 years on the black as far as warranty goes


which one would you pick?
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post #2 of 11
Have used Seagate for a number of years and have had pretty good success.
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same, had a seagate 500gb for 5 years now and its still running strong,

500gb is enough for me but im getting a new drive just to be on the safe side since my seagate is a ticking bomb now.

I've heard that seagate went down in quality, so i don't know what to pick!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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post #4 of 11
Get a WD 1TB Green (5400rpm) if you're only going to use it for storage.

Get a WD 1TB BLUE (7200rpm) if you want a fast storage drive.

Get a WD 1TB Black (7200rpm) if you want a faster drive with a 5 year warranty.
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post #5 of 11
Quote:
Originally Posted by chip94 View Post

Get a WD 1TB Green (5400rpm) if you're only going to use it for storage.
Get a WD 1TB BLUE (7200rpm) if you want a fast storage drive.
Get a WD 1TB Black (7200rpm) if you want a faster drive with a 5 year warranty.

I have heard that the black ones are of really good quality. Seagate did seem to take a dip there for a bit but seems to be going strong again.
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post #6 of 11
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hi guys, apparently cloning a storage drive is effortless and i don't have to reinstall windows so i'm just gunna use my existing 500gb seagate drive and wait till they're pre flood prices again

i think its the best solution for me
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post #7 of 11
Where are you finding a 1.5tb drive for 49.99? I'm jump all over that
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post #8 of 11
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not on sale anymore, sorry and it was in canada.
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right now a wd black 64mb chache 1tb 7200rpm, only 79.99 on new egg with free shipping, shell shocker today! hurry while it lasts! i got one right away!
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I'm down to 1 free sata port, I need to make it something worth my while tongue.gif
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