looking to get new HD... need reccomendation

[bigblockmatt]

Hey,

My current back up harddrive is starting to fail (intermittently stop working). So, i need to get a new one. Currently i have 2 SATA HD's. one as primary with OS and programs and the other with stuff (pictures, music, random crap that i probably will never use but keep it anyways).

Also, i plan on building a new comp in the semi near future (within 6 months).

So, what reccomendations you guys have? Capacity looking about ~300gb give or take. right now i have 150, but that is kinda small.

SATA 150, SATA 3.0 g/b (would i even be able to run that??), seagate? western digital? some other brand? speed?

[KnightRid]

3.0gb is compatible with the older sata 1 specs, so yes you could run it if you do not have a sata2 motherboard. There is a jumper you have to set for 1.5gb operation.

I have used Western Digital for a LONG time and just recently bought 2 500gb Seagate because of the nice warranty. Never had problems with either.

Mike

[dicecca112]

I've used Hitachi's exclusively for almost 5 years now. I would highly recommend them.

[ibleet]

In the past I've used Western Digital and Seagate drives without incident. I currently use a Western Digital Caviar SATA 3.0 g/b 320GB and so far has been flawless.

[Merlin]

This one would do nicely IMHOhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 6822148140 Price is good and its a solid HDD. I have a 250GB version of this and its flawless.

[DaIceMan]

Just choose the drive you want based on price and reputation.

Western Digital. I used them exclusively for about 5 years, but they started to randomly fail on me. Switched to Seagate.

Seagate. Got 1 that was DOA (**** happens) and one that failed in the last 2 years.

Either way, i would say the failure rate is within reason. Just remember, regardless of the drive you select, back up your data regularly in case of catastrophic failure.

[stev]

Either way, i would say the failure rate is within reason. Just remember, regardless of the drive you select, back up your data regularly in case of catastrophic failure.

Yep!

Get a good DVD unit to backup with and a good brand of DVD media too!

When you do the backups, make sure it's readable in another computer's DVD without using special software to read the data on it.

[bigblockmatt]

well, my backing up is turning out to be a real pain in the ass. the drive works then cuts out and i have to restart to get the drive back - but sometimes that doesnt even work.

I did pick up a new drive though
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.a ... 6822148140

I think it will work out fine for my needs.

[ibleet]

Congrats! That looks to be a mighty fine choice!

[DaIceMan]

that's the drive I have in my gamer. 250GB of the same type in my server (system/personal drive).

[stev]

Nice capcity of 320Gb for the ~$80 price. Three years ago our 40Gb died suddenly. For about $60 I replaced it with a 80Gb drive.

You did very well.

[bigblockmatt]

thanks for the help. drive is working great! got all the files moved over with no problems!