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    best deals on internal 3.5" HDD

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by Sir Punk, Mar 13, 2009.

  1. Sir Punk

    Sir Punk Notebook Deity

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    which websites should I keep an eye on?

    I always check newegg.com, their prices with a lot of times free shipping seem unbeatable.

    any other ideas? I am looking for a drive in the 640GB-750GB range but not in a hurry.

    Also a question: I plan to buy a RAID enclosure with 2 drives. do they have to be the same size? I was planning on using a bigger and a smaller one.
     
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    You can not have a raid array with 2 separate size drives.
     
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    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    that's not entirely correct..... You can use unRaid or RaidFlex (i.e. modded raid levels) which supports using a mixture of sizes
     
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    Ok, ideally you have to have raid with all the same size, cache, and speed.
     
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    I thought so. is there a place where they sell bulk and I can buy two at a lower price? Also, will I need data and power cables for the HDD or do they come with the enclosure usually?
     
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    garetjax NBR Freelance Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    As you said, Newegg is always a good place to go for good deals on computer hardware. It's ironic that you're looking for a good deal on 3.5" internal HDD's, as Newegg is offering 10% off (maximum discount of $10 total) on all their hard drives today. Use coupon code, "EMCHDD10" at checkout.

    If you buy the OEM versions, you will enjoy a lower price per unit, but you will not get any cables, documentation, etc. If you go the retail version route, you pay a higher markup, but you'll get the documentation and cabling with the hard drive.
     
    garetjax, Mar 13, 2009
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