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    Which 7200RPM Drive?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Razor2, Jun 27, 2009.

  1. Razor2

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    Hi

    Which 7200RPM drive is better, faster has less vibration?
    Seagate 7200.3 320Gb or WD Scorpio Black (320BEKT)?
     
    Razor2, Jun 27, 2009
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  2. Jaycee8980

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    Here are benchmarks for both the drives:

    Seagate:
    http://www.legitreviews.com/article/942/6/

    WD:
    http://www.legitreviews.com/article/955/1/

    Power consumption is the same, at 2.1W at seek.

    The Seagate is a bit faster but, the WD comes with a 5-year warranty versus the Seagates 3-year warranty.

    Personally, I love Seagates. I do however, know many friends and others whom live and die by WD. Also, it seems that Seagate has recently had a couple bad batches of DOA and quickly failing drives.
     
    Jaycee8980, Jun 27, 2009
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  3. tuηay

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    WD Scorpio Black (320BEKT)
    I have used it for over 5 months, nothing negative. Silent and cool.
     
    tuηay, Jun 27, 2009
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    I had a 7200.4 320gb and must return it. Vibrates and has a lot of clicking noise. A 320BEKT is on the shipping way ...
     
    lamnk, Jun 27, 2009
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    Phil, Jun 28, 2009
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