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    Is this website reliable and is this HDD a good choice ?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ameeno101, Aug 6, 2012.

  1. Ameeno101

    Ameeno101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I'm planning on buying a new internal hard drive from Memory Express, Inc. - Computer Parts & Laptop Computers in Canada and I wanted to know if it's a reliable website ( I've never bought computer parts online ).

    I want your opinion on this hdd Seagate 320GB Momentus XT 7200.1 SATA 2.5in Hybrid Drive w/ 32MB Cache at Memory Express
    Whether it's going to die on me or not ( I never trust website reviews ) . Should I buy it ?

    And this ddr3 ram is also in my cart, fyi
    Corsair Vengeance 8GB DDR3 1600MHz SODIMM Kit (2 x 4GB) at Memory Express
     
    Ameeno101, Aug 6, 2012
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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  3. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Yeah, they're good.

    Make sure you take advantage of the 'price protection/uber price beat they offer' too.

    See:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/har...3-ram-compatible-my-notebook.html#post8765433


    I too would recommend to forget about the 320GB HDD with circa 2008 tech (and performance) inside...

    Get the Hybrid for the best performance your system is capable of (short of a 'proper' SSD...).

    See:
    Seagate 500GB Momentus XT 7200.1 SATA 2.5in Hybrid Drive w/ 32MB Cache at Memory Express


    Good luck.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Aug 6, 2012
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  4. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    That site it totally legit, i've purchased from them before and had no problems what so ever. As tiller mentioned, they also have a very good price matching policy on top of everything. MemoryExpress is my third place of choice to buy tech if i can't find it elsewhere or can't find it at a better price. First place i go to is ncix.com and second place i go to is the canada computers brick and mortar store near me.

    You can't go wrong with either NCIX or MemoryExpress anyways. If you're in Canada, they are among the best e-tailers.

    If i recall correctly, MemoryExpress will ship from Alberta and NCIX either ships from Ontario or BC depending on where your are or stock availability.

    If you're purchasing from the US, i don't know where they'll ship from, but i don't see why you would have any problems purchasing from them anyways.
     
    tijo, Aug 6, 2012
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