Here are 2 links for some ideas -

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2202087/+2244#
http://www.silentpcreview.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8240

It's difficult to source for rubber grommets that will fit into your existing HDD cage, but you can try these from Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Vibration-Rubber-Dri...s/dp/B00B2HFSY8
http://www.amazon.com/SilenX-IXA-GM4-Silen...s/dp/B001I4VI4Y

For the nicest looking result and easiest is to invest in a chassis that comes with rubber grommets that reduces HDD vibrations. You will find this in most higher-end casing. Just have to ensure a tight fit. Additional rubber feet mounting will further reduce over all PC vibration from PSU, cooling fans etc.

any hdd with 7200 rpm can do it. i installed games, application on my 500gb seagate momentus previously from my lappy & another wd green 160gb for download/junks. my ssd same like urs plainly for windows OS only.

my old wd green hdd during pentium got some noise even my case is so heavy but it will gone after awhile. max temp 40°c yet still able to use w/o any issue.

seagate or western digital good to go. toshiba 3TB the cheapest also can. since plextor also using toshiba nand. sometimes noise cause by ur casing or the fitting screw.

This post has been edited by ngkhanmein: Jan 7 2015, 02:14 PM

Will look into these options, thanks!

is toshiba laptop sshd available in Malaysia, how is it compared to seagate sshd? performance and warranty

me also wanna know, as wan to get one hitachi 7.2k rpm 2.5' ext hdd before gst this yr start

Toshiba drives is distributed by Servex 03-8024-6688. You can call them to enquire where to buy.
Toshiba SSHD reviewed @ http://www.storagereview.com/toshiba_sshd_review_mq01abdh

If you decided to get it, do let us know the performance of the SSHD.

Haven't have any experience with Touro exts. Uncle Google shows the USB3 PCB board for Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro. Looks like it's a separate unit from the HDD PCB.



It's listed as SKU #26196 for the HT parts no HTOLMNA5001ABB, HTOLMNA7501BBB & HTOMPNA10001BBB.

There's not much info available on the capability of the USB controller but seems to have a high rate of failures from the Newegg and Amazon reviews.

This post has been edited by mrbob: Jan 12 2015, 09:32 AM

[quote=mrbob,Jan 12 2015, 09:31 AM]
me also wanna know, as wan to get one hitachi 7.2k rpm 2.5' ext hdd before gst this yr start

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Haven't have any experience with Touro exts. Uncle Google shows the USB3 PCB board for Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro. Looks like it's a separate unit from the HDD PCB.



It's listed as SKU #26196 for the HT parts no HTOLMNA5001ABB, HTOLMNA7501BBB & HTOMPNA10001BBB.

There's not much info available on the capability of the USB controller but seems to have a high rate of failures from the Newegg and Amazon reviews.

[/quote]


Hmm... but Toshiba's HDD used to be one of the most reliable in the market (think HGST comes to mind)


btw, just got myself a Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB from digital mall last Saturday XD

the slim drive with metal faceplate and the separated usb controller from the hdd is just

think i will switch camp from WD to Seagate after I see for myself how the Seagate drives fares from now

[quote=rurushu,Jan 12 2015, 10:55 AM]
Haven't have any experience with Touro exts. Uncle Google shows the USB3 PCB board for Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro. Looks like it's a separate unit from the HDD PCB.



It's listed as SKU #26196 for the HT parts no HTOLMNA5001ABB, HTOLMNA7501BBB & HTOMPNA10001BBB.

There's not much info available on the capability of the USB controller but seems to have a high rate of failures from the Newegg and Amazon reviews.

[/quote]
Hmm... but Toshiba's HDD used to be one of the most reliable in the market (think HGST comes to mind)
btw, just got myself a Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB from digital mall last Saturday XD

the slim drive with metal faceplate and the separated usb controller from the hdd is just

think i will switch camp from WD to Seagate after I see for myself how the Seagate drives fares from now

[/quote]



Where did you get yours and for how much? You can get a ext HDD pouch to protect from bumps etc when it's not in use.

As for the Touro I think it may be more of a controller firmware issue due to the full formatting problem which a few users have also experienced.

This post has been edited by mrbob: Jan 12 2015, 11:53 AM

[quote=mrbob,Jan 12 2015, 11:50 AM]
Hmm... but Toshiba's HDD used to be one of the most reliable in the market (think HGST comes to mind)
btw, just got myself a Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB from digital mall last Saturday XD

the slim drive with metal faceplate and the separated usb controller from the hdd is just

think i will switch camp from WD to Seagate after I see for myself how the Seagate drives fares from now

[/quote]



Where did you get yours and for how much? You can get a ext HDD pouch to protect from bumps etc when it's not in use.

As for the Touro I think it may be more of a controller firmware issue due to the full formatting problem which a few users have also experienced.

[/quote]

Got a silver one for RM360 from AllIT@digitalmall. 2TB of course

[quote=mrbob,Jan 12 2015, 09:31 AM]
me also wanna know, as wan to get one hitachi 7.2k rpm 2.5' ext hdd before gst this yr start

[/quote]
Haven't have any experience with Touro exts. Uncle Google shows the USB3 PCB board for Hitachi Touro Mobile Pro. Looks like it's a separate unit from the HDD PCB.



It's listed as SKU #26196 for the HT parts no HTOLMNA5001ABB, HTOLMNA7501BBB & HTOMPNA10001BBB.

There's not much info available on the capability of the USB controller but seems to have a high rate of failures from the Newegg and Amazon reviews.

[/quote]
thanks for sharing

Recently bought 2TB of Seagate Backup Plus Desktop version for RM252 from Lazada. Very very fast.

To be frank, I'm a bit disappointed with the pricing.

8 years ago, I bought my 1TB Buffalo at RM250.
Now I bought my 2TB Seagate at RM252.

The pricing just drop half. I expect more. Probably 4TB at RM250.

Pricing for hardisk are too expensive.

well, i think the price for hdd is steadily dropping albeit not "fast" as you would anticipate,

last year i bought a WD My Passport 2TB for 429, and now i bought a Seagate Backup Plus Slim 2TB for 360

But now that i saw Samsung launching their first ext SSD 1TB for almost 2k+, I am praying so damn hard for it to drop from heaven's price down to Earthlings' reachable price

Earthling price would be RM300 and below. Kekeke...

By the way, do you know what software can be used to get the model number of the hardisk inside the external hardisk?

I use CPUID, HD Tune etc, but they don't show. I just want to know the RPM and cache of my Seagate LTDT2000300 2TB Backup Plus.

This post has been edited by gogo2: Jan 13 2015, 10:37 AM

Awesome!


No probs. Glad to assist.

This post has been edited by mrbob: Jan 13 2015, 10:40 AM

Have you been tracking the exchange market? This morning - MYR 1.00 = USD 0.279954... down from USD 0.31776 on 28 Aug 2014, that's over 12% loss. It would be worse had BNM didn't intervene. Plus the effect of *real* inflation in Malaysia, any supposed savings have gone up in smoke. Not expecting situation to improve next quarter when GST hits.

BTW, be careful when you deal with Lazada. Just make sure you get the full warranty when dealing with them.


Crystaldiskinfo should show the internal HDD model.


This post has been edited by mrbob: Jan 13 2015, 11:01 AM

so what's the best bang for buck 2TB internal harddisk at the moment?

is torn between Seagate 2TB SSHD or WD Blue/Black 2TB.

or is there anything else to recommend?

Oh I'm long time customer of Lazada. First day Lazada is online, I already bought a few things. Probably spent more than RM10k in Lazada. Luckily haven't got any lemon yet. So I haven't test their warranty lol...

Thanks about the Crystaldiskinfo... will check tonight...

actually what is it about Lazada? They have shady sellers???

I think Lazada is the greatest thing ever happen in Malaysia.

I bought motherboard from Hong Kong (Biostar disti Junmax). It arrived in 4 days. No warranty I think.