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    Hard disk upgrade

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ibaG, Apr 11, 2009.

  1. ibaG

    ibaG Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello guys!I'm thinking to upgrade my HDD(200GB-5400rpm on a Vayo vgn FZ 21s)with a 7200rpm one.Could you please recommend me a good 7200rpm HDD?Thanks! :)
     
    ibaG, Apr 11, 2009
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  2. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    WD Black 320GB
    Seagate 7200.4 500GB or 7200.3 320GB.
    Hitachi E7k320
     
    goofball, Apr 11, 2009
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 11, 2009
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  4. garetjax

    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    What he said. I bought one a year ago to replace a crappy 250GB Toshiba drive. Probably one of the best investments I've made in my notebook. Well, besides my 4GB kit of kick-azz OCZ memory that is! :D
     
    garetjax, Apr 11, 2009
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  5. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    In terms of performance the Western Digital WD3200BEKT and the Hitachi 7K320 are great. I do not know prices in London, but the Hitachi is cheaper and performs nearly the same in IOPS as the Western digital.

    Other good drives to look into are the WD5000BEVT, and the Hitachi 5K500.B
    DO not buy the 5K500, it is 12.5mm thick, the version B is 9.5mm thick.

    I only mention this because your laptop uses 9.5mm thick 2.5" harddrives. A 12.5mm thick drive simply will not fit.

    K-TRON
     
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  6. ibaG

    ibaG Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for your suggestions!
     
    ibaG, Apr 12, 2009
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    stevezachtech Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't think any other HDD could compete with those Hitachi and WD models for a quality 7200 rpm.
     
    stevezachtech, Apr 16, 2009
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