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    What is thee best SATA 160GB 2.5" HD?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Gotei 13, May 24, 2008.

  1. Gotei 13

    Gotei 13 Notebook Evangelist

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    Just ask the thread title asks, can you provide me the brand name with the model number.
     
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I would look for one of the drives which has put the 160GB onto one platter since this gives the same performance as the 320GB HDDs.

    Samsung HM160HI (SATA) or Samsung HM160HC (PATA) have this configuration. Lower capacity versions of some of the other brands 320GB HDDs probably do the same (eg Hitachi 5k320, 7k320). Check the specs and look at the data transfer rates.

    John
     
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