mmm....
i prefer a 1 larger hdd for storing all the files into one!!
unless you plan to installed windows into the 40G,
then the 160G use as files storage.

if for me, i prefer to have a large capacity hdd to store my file.

if you are not plannign to sell your current hdd, then the option to yuo is no1.

bad news...
my another WD 80G hdd is going to die!!!

problem is when i copy the file from
C to D (partitioned, D was part of C)
the blue screen appear...

it is not safe to continue using anymore,
i shall backup and replace a new one.

if i am not mistaken, the hdd only approximately 2 years old.



This post has been edited by victorboy: Jan 7 2006, 05:27 PM

im interested in buying the samsung SP0812N

http://www.samsung.com/my/products/harddis...ive/sp0812n.asp

is it good when compared to WD 80GB models? is there any draw back for ATA100 when im using intel motherboard when compared to ATA133?

I have use Western Digital on my 1st assemble PC, Maxtor on my second and also Maxtor on my third...but the third Maxtor showing bad sector already so i guess it wont last long...thinking of changing to Western Digital Caviar series or Seagate...haven't make up my mind yet....really fancy the Raptor but feel it is too expensive for a hard disk...read some really good review about Samsung drive too but my friend work inside don't recommend...hmm...might end up with Seagate since i havent use them before...hahaha...performance wise...i don't really feel any different...i think it is your CPU and RAM which contribute more to the performance sector....hard disk is only for storage

i think better choose Seagate..
since they profive 5 years warrenty.
other than that, there is not other hdd is more reliable
except Quantum!!

i will ALWAYS choose Seagate unless i want a WD raptor.
the most reliable hard disks ever. according to surveys, maxtor is reported to have the highest failure rates. (and yes, my one and only maxtor owned died once and was RMA'ed.) 2nd is followed by WD. and lastly the lowest failure rate is Seagate. cant remember about the others. all the Seagates i've owned in the past 8 years that i can remember, none have failed. i'd rather have a hard disk that lasts longer than to save 50 bucks and have it die on me too soon and bring my data along to its death bed.

This post has been edited by MetalZone: Jan 9 2006, 04:09 PM

Ohh...that has definately change my mind already...hehe....now going for Seagate! But WD has many good hardware review than Seagate...and even head to head comparison also WD wins..

regard the new hdd; WD Raptor,
WD gives five warrenty for that!!!
but do not know how good is that hdd.
Metal Zone and empire23 said this version of hdd would be good.
i am doubt for the new of WD

This post has been edited by victorboy: Jan 10 2006, 01:05 PM

hey guys, between these 2 hard disk, which one shud i get?
i use it for torrents + a lil gaming + alot of internet surfing + some assignment works...

samsung
http://www.samsung.com/my/products/harddis...ive/sp0812n.asp

or

WD
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.as...=32&Language=en

i need a larger hard disk coz my 30gb hard disk is running low and i dun even have 4.7gb free for my dvd burner's cache files... ><
thanks in advance!

I heard that torrents will damage your HDD easily because of the continuous read and write at the same time? how true is this?

I cannot kill disc my western digital hdd. When i do that the program suddenly hang. May u help me?

any recomendation for external hard disk at least 120gb, with reasonable price and not easily spoiled...? thanks

ur 1 is 2mn or 8mb cache? i also using wd 80gb almost 2 yr, i dun want end up like u, else i will

lol

8mb one!!!
you are lucky...

my first 80G 8mb one not more than a year SMART error....dam* it.

second one, almost 1 1/2 plus, but the hdd seem like going to say bye bye already.
it show the bluescreen for me, quite soemtime already, but not often, approximately happen twice a week...


that's why you better reseve your bulk dvd+r for your data!!

This post has been edited by victorboy: Jan 11 2006, 06:05 PM

im using WD hdd 80GB p-ata..so far so gd..it's been wif me 3 yrs ++..no problem.. stil performs excellent n low noise..
i hv another seagate 160gb s-ata.. less thn 1 yr..oso in excellent condition..
only tat it produce more noise thn the WD..
anyway..i lik e WD & seagate hdd..maxtor...no no..

now no more Maxtor...
there is onyl two hdd you can rely on...

Seagate and WD...not sure with samsung!!

Oh really? On what basis are your statements made? Do you work in an environment where hard disks are handled in large quantities?

BTW, if you buy hard disks from Samsung, take note that there's no RMA procedures. I'm learning this the hard way, after two SP0411Ns of mine failed.

This post has been edited by wKkaY: Jan 12 2006, 12:04 PM

so do u still use samsung hdds? im interested in getting the P0812N, i've read many good user reviews on the P80 series here...
http://forums.storagereview.net/index.php?...opic=13426&st=0

there's a guy who bought 100 unit and none of them failed... =)

raptor also got rma high rates last yr.

after smart erro, u can still backup?

samsung didnt repair but exchange a new 1 from korea for u after deliver the faulty EB to korea.

who is tat guy?

@super macgyver
i've read it from the storage review's forum... a guy who's selling pc... he sold almost 100 unit with samsung hdds and so far no problems... =)

hey macgyver, u're linked with samsung right? so wut do u think of samsung hdds?