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    8662 Hdd comparison

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Ghostbear99, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. Ghostbear99

    Ghostbear99 Newbie

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    Hey all!

    I am trying to get a good read on the comparisons between hdd make, capacity and speed as it relates to heat issues for the np8662.

    Seagate 7200 500gb & 320gb and WD 7200 500gb & 320gb. Which one of these four has had the least issues with heat?
     
    Ghostbear99, Aug 17, 2009
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  2. devilcm3

    devilcm3 Notebook Deity

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    seagates from the spec sheet has lower operational temps...thus , i suggest you to get 7200.4 500gb

    but if you prefer more performance and ignoring the heat , get the WD black 320gb
     
    devilcm3, Aug 17, 2009
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  3. L4d_Gr00pie

    L4d_Gr00pie Notebook Evangelist

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    You can't ignore the heat on the NP8662 HDD. You just can't :)

    I would suggest the seagate, just because I have a 7200.3 320GB right now and it runs really cool. I heard the 7200.4 are great hdds.
     
    L4d_Gr00pie, Aug 17, 2009
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  4. MrDJ

    MrDJ Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    western digital 320gb 7200 runs at idle 50-51c for me. after 5 hours gaming 52-53c
    dont forget to take into account your ambient room temperature as this has a large effect on all hard drives.
     
    MrDJ, Aug 17, 2009
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    OK, one more day to chime in on this before I build and buy. I have decided on getting a 500gb drive. I can request a brand of drive, so, which drive should I not ask for? Sounds like the Seagate 500gb has the least heat problems in the np8662, but I want to make sure, and there are too many threads relating to hit for me search everyone, so please help!
     
    Ghostbear99, Aug 19, 2009
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