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    Western Digital WD6400BEVT 640GB 5400 VS. Seagate ST9500420AS 500GB 7200 RPM

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Bartlett, Oct 23, 2009.

  1. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    So I am interested in what you all think about the WD Drive and the Seagate drive. The Seagate is $110 at Newegg and the WD is $140.
    So which one should I get? If the performance difference of the 500GB is that much greater than the 640GB I think I will take that over the extra 140GB.
     
    Bartlett, Oct 23, 2009
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  2. sean473

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    there should be little difference in performance.. get the 640GB drive... its certainly less likely to die or have problems than the seagate ones.. these fail very regularly.
     
    sean473, Oct 23, 2009
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  3. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Wish I could take that vote back lol wasn't thinking, else I'd voted for the WD. I would try to find the Hitachi 500GB 7200RPM if you can instead of the Seagate if you want the best performance though.
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 23, 2009
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  4. Bartlett

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    Hmm I see.
    I guess I won't be taking the Seagate drive. With the Hitachi 500GB 7200RPM I could not find it in stock anywhere.
     
    Bartlett, Oct 23, 2009
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  5. JCMS

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    Is it new that Seagate drives are bad? Some years ago I kept hearing they were the best of the best.
     
    JCMS, Oct 23, 2009
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  6. sgogeta4

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    They're ok, but they aren't as fast in reality as they should be in theory.
     
    sgogeta4, Oct 23, 2009
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    5 years ago WD HDD would die on me now it's Seagate HDD that die on me.
     
    Gotei 13, Oct 23, 2009
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  8. mtarm1

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    i swear by WD...
     
    mtarm1, Oct 24, 2009
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