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    Hard Drives - Low Capacity With Low Power Usage?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Jakg, Apr 20, 2009.

  1. Jakg

    Jakg Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've got a Samsung NC10 with the standard 5400 RPM Hitachi 5K320 160GB drive - I would like something perhaps a little larger and faster, but most importantly something with a lower power usage.

    I've seen recommendations for the 500GB drives - but I don't really want to spend that much. Any recommendations on 160-250 GB drives?
     
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Look for a single platter drive, such as the Hitachi 160GB 7K320 or 250GB 5K500, but really value wise, the 500GB 5K500.B or 320GB 7K320 can be had for less than $80-90 and the single platter versions aren't 50% of that price.
     
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    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    If you want to save power get an SSD, HDD's do not use much power to begin with, I doubt you would notice any difference.
     
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Too true..
     
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  5. Jakg

    Jakg Notebook Enthusiast

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    SSD's are too expensive.

    Was looking at under £50 - the 5K500.B is £85 ish.
     
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What is your purpose for upgrading? If you need the space, wait a bit and invest in a bigger hard drive. If you want less power consumption, don't bother wasting any money since it will give you minimal return on your investment.
     
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    If you wait for a month then the single platter 250GB version of the 5K500 may show up. Span.com show it as 28 days.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Apr 20, 2009
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    Be aware that not all SSD uses less power than HDDs.
     
    jackluo923, Apr 20, 2009
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