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    Seagate Momentus 7200.3 320GB vs. Hitachi Travelstar 5K320 320GB

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Broadus, Oct 12, 2008.

  1. Broadus

    Broadus Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm replacing my Hitachi 160GB hard drive with a 320GB. My choices are narrowed down to the Seagate Momentus 7200.3 and Hitachi Travelstar 5K320.

    Zipzoom.com has the 7200 rpm Seagate for $89.99, and Newegg has the 5400 rpm Hitachi for $69.99 after rebate.

    I realize that a 7200 rpm hard drive for only $20 more should be a no-brainer. However, I've read some concerns about heat with the Seagate, and that is a concern for me with our southern summers. I had about decided to order the Hitach, but wanted some more input before I made the order.

    How should these two hard drives compare with each other in terms of speed, noise, heat, durability, etc.? I've read that the Hitachi is pretty fast for a 5400 rpm drive. Would I notice much difference between the two?

    Thanks,
    Bill
     
    Broadus, Oct 12, 2008
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  2. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    Your concerns over heat should not continue. I've shoved the Seagate in netbooks (acer aspire one, Asus 1000H) and it hasn't run much hotter than the 5400.5, maybe a few f at most.

    I noticed a pretty good speed difference between the 5400.5 and 7200.3, I would think the 5k320 would be the same.
     
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  3. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    The Seagate runs really REALLY cool. Heat will not be an issue. My Seagate idles below 30C, and never goes over 40C stressed in a warm room.
     
    sxusteven, Oct 12, 2008
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    jibberjabbers Notebook Geek

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    I purchased the 200gb version of the Seagate Momentus, not much differences heat wise when compared to the 80gb 5400 Seagate.
     
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  5. Broadus

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    Thanks guys. Just ordered the Seagate Momentus 7200.3 ST9320421ASG from buy.com for $96.99 with free shipping. Within an hour and a half after ordering, buy.com increased the price to $109.47 shipped.

    Bill
     
    Broadus, Oct 13, 2008
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  6. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    it's a cold HDD, my temp:

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    Nirvana, Oct 13, 2008
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