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    Toshiba MK6465GSX or Samsung HM641JI

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Mario_jr, Oct 24, 2010.

  1. Mario_jr

    Mario_jr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi!
    Ive bought a WD6400BEVT but the its driving me crazy. Its really loud even when idle.. sounds like my mbp fan is spinning at hi speed.
    Which one would you choose ?

    Thanks! :D
     
    Mario_jr, Oct 24, 2010
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  2. athibodeau

    athibodeau Newbie

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    Hi Mario,

    I just ran a preformance test on the Samsung HM641JI

    Impressive for a 5400RPM disk

    See Attached

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    athibodeau, Oct 25, 2010
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  3. Phil

    Phil Retired

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    Toshiba is slightly faster, Samsung uses slightly less power. Toms Hardware Drive Comparison

    Samsung has a very good reputation for making quiet drives.
     
    Phil, Oct 25, 2010
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    I agree, the Samsung is whisper quite, even during the HD test, you could barely hear it. I used an external esata dock, thus the disk is exposed, yet still quite.

    Nice Hard Disk, I think I will throw it in to a netbook and see what happens.

    AT
     
    athibodeau, Oct 25, 2010
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  5. Mario_jr

    Mario_jr Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey! Thanks for the help :D
    Both cost the same here in Brazil, gonna give samsung a chance.

    Thanks again..helped alot!
     
    Mario_jr, Oct 25, 2010
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