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    Is the 7K320 pretty good?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by slnotebook, Jun 26, 2009.

  1. slnotebook

    slnotebook Notebook Consultant

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    Looking at the Hitachi 7K320, WD Black Scorpio, and Seagate Momentus drives. I want to get a 320GB model. I've read a lot of the WD and Seagates have clicking noises? But then I read the Hitachi might have too much vibration, and perhaps run hotter than the others?

    Are they all pretty similar in terms of performance?

    Looks like I can get the 7K320 from ZZF for $48 after rebate and with the BML discount. I'd have to pay over $70 for the WD or Seagate.
     
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    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    I dropped a 7K320 into my HP G70 as a day one upgrade from the factory Seagate 160.

    Nary a problem in 4 month of use. I don't notice any heat problems or vibration. The drive is nice and quiet.

    With this drive, Vista says I get a 5.6 score for disk transfer.
     
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  3. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    Mine is awesome. Fast, I dont notice any vibration or noise from it.

    It hasnt been dropped at all or anyhting though. :p
    And it runs pretty cool. ;)

    BTW- Vistas Scores are BS, dont bencnmark with it. :rolleyes:
     
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