samsung spinpoint f3... guaranteed to get 500gb per platter- cheap as hell too
i think most western digitals and seagates use 320 per platter still
i think most western digitals and seagates use 320 per platter still
WD Black or Seagate 7200.12?
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yeah you are right... the model numbers are just confusing as **** with them they should call it caviar black 2 or something
the only WD's i can look at and guarantee they are 500gb per platter is the 2tb ones... otherwise you would need to look it up
Originally Posted by 003 WD switched to 500gb platters..you can tell form the model number, I'm not sure how though. I think there is a list somewhere. The RE4 definitely has 500gb platters. |
the only WD's i can look at and guarantee they are 500gb per platter is the 2tb ones... otherwise you would need to look it up
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If anyone could point out this list it'd be appreciated
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I would prefer to have a maximum of 2 platters for the drive, to keep heat down.
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How is Samsung for reliability? I have read that WDC & Seagate are pretty reliable for their enthusiast drives, even if they have had problems w/ their green drives.
Originally Posted by 003 WD switched to 500gb platters..you can tell form the model number, I'm not sure how though. I think there is a list somewhere. The RE4 definitely has 500gb platters. |
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Originally Posted by thachamp05 "There’s only one way to say it â€" the Samsung Spinpoint F3 is the fastest hard disk drive we’ve ever had the pleasure of testing here at bit-tech, having ripped through our benchmarks like a butchers knife through wet loo roll." http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/sto...3-1tb-review/1 most test it does beat out the caviar black yes... definitely has the best performance overall although the barracuda and caviar do beat it in a few tests. WD and Seagate are still clearing out stock of 320gb per platter.. do not buy these... as long as you get a 500gb/platter drive you should be ok though... but i think the samsung is the cheapest 99 percent of the time anyway if you can find one in stock.. newegg has the 500gb only right now the 1tb is oos |
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Great, my Samsung Spinpoint F1 RAID0 has always stood up, stayed quiet and been great since day 1.
Originally Posted by pale_neon How is Samsung for reliability? I have read that WDC & Seagate are pretty reliable for their enthusiast drives, even if they have had problems w/ their green drives. |
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