Exactly... I don't know why he got so serious and called me cheapskate?
Just passing info also kena shoot for no apparent reason.

That used to be the case on 1st gen SSDs (especially those based on Intel) which doesn't support the TRIM command.
So the issue becomes that the drive will get a performance hit over time, wherter or not if you allocate ~20% of space.

These days, SSDs which has the TRIM command doesn't suffer from this issue.
Indilinx, Marvell and Sandforce based SSDs all have the TRIM command supporterd under Windows 7.

However the biggest issue now for SSD (aside from its price obviously), is that Sandforce based SSDs (which provides some of the fastest SSD around the market) suffers from file compression.
Earlier this year, SSDs that are built with the Sandforce controller would come on the pack saying it has 128GB of storage space but really the actual formatted space that you get is only 93GB or so.

The issue is getting resolved now, but Sandforce based SSDs despite being one of the fastest and probably the best value for money (other than cheapo Indilinx Barefoot Eco controllers) still does suffer from the file compression issue.

Yeap, its a great deal.
Considering that it is a 7200.12 Barracuda under that, it is a better deal than the WD Elements... if you're looking at speed alone.

Its the name of that Seagate external HDD.
Stupid name I know.

So its always confusing going around to say "I want a Seagate expansion external drive".
Most salesmen would just bring you the raptor or Go Flex version instead.

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Added on August 3, 2010, 8:19 pmAnd best of all... it'll cost less than RM350.
Right now the Ecogreen 2TB is going for RM360...

This post has been edited by SSJBen: Aug 3 2010, 08:19 PM

Viewnet and Cycom.
However, understand that it is the drive only.

WD Passports are still around the RM200 range.

Good time to buy HDDs though, as I'm expecting a slight bit of shortage after PC fair.
Seagate Expansion 1TB only selling for RM239 now, RM10 less from the week before lol.

Hell of a deal... my hands are itchy again to get another 2TB.


Oooh... you'r right.
I did see it for RM165 on Cycom though.

Yea wanna know which shop too.
Most price lists, pre-PC fair are listing the F3EG @ RM350.

RM338 is a steal.

This post has been edited by SSJBen: Aug 7 2010, 02:48 PM

There are still some 2TB F3EG available.
Check LYP tmr... but after they're sold, will be a week or 2 before it gets replenished.

EcoGreen F3EG?
WD Green is alright too really.

100TB = I like.

Pretty.... unusual sounding to me.
I have a WD 1TB Green too and I don't have this sort of problem.

I'm sure you do defrag your HDD right?

Either one.
Doesn't matter which. The Elite is more expensive however.


It will hapen well before the end of the year.
3TB will be breaching to the mainstream next year.

Use a program like swissknife to partition.

Standard off-the-mill external HDD.
It does take a little bit of space though you don't use the stand and decide to place it vertically.

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Added on August 25, 2010, 4:46 pmThe temperatures.... are scarry.

This post has been edited by SSJBen: Aug 25 2010, 04:46 PM

I think its been a known fact for quite a while?
Its just that now that there are 3TB HDDs, things will start to be different.

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Added on August 25, 2010, 8:25 pmMore like... the consumers does not want to change, thus manufacturers don't care in implementing proper technology on their mobos.

This post has been edited by SSJBen: Aug 25 2010, 08:25 PM

43c is still fine... especially since you're placing it in a NAS box I assume?
Normal temps for the F3 1TB (here atleast) is around the 37-40c mark.

Viewnet.
I got another 2TB F3EG about 2 weeks ago.

Are you sure bro?

Because I think RM399 is... VERY HIGH of a price for a 2TB.
I've seen the Hitachi go as low as RM335.


@boom
Samsung 2TB F3EG = RM345 @ Viewnet.

Oh... sh!t my mistake!
I didn't read the previous post by boom saying he's looking for external.

Just said it a couple posts above you: