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    Help me choose a hdd? ST9500420ASG or WD3200BJKT

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by darkreaper, Jul 20, 2009.

  1. darkreaper

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    darkreaper, Jul 20, 2009
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  2. Phil

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    In most situations the Scorpio Black outperforms the 7200.4. Techreport.com has posted many real world benchmarks of both drives.

    If you don't do a lot of medium/heavy multitasking you might as well get a 5400rpm WD5000BEVT. It's more quiet, uses less power and alsmost as fast as WD3200BJKT.
     
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    I use hdd intensive software, and sound isnt really an issue, so i would preffer to stick to 7200 rpm options.

    I'm more conserned which of the two drives is more reliable, i personally like both seagate and wd and cannot make up my mind, thats why i'm asking for a feedback from users already using them :D
     
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    WD3200BJKT is the right choice ;)
     
    tuηay, Jul 20, 2009
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    I was trying to tell you that the 7200rpm Seagate isn't any faster than the 5400rpm WD.
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    Source: Techreport.com

    I'm using Scorpio Black. Never had problems with it.

    Check the Newegg reviews for more user reports.
     
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    Yes sorry, it seems i misunderstood you :)
    And yeah i've checked out the bechmarks on techreport, and it does seem that the seagate isnt that good an option :)
     
    darkreaper, Jul 20, 2009
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