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post Jun 8 2010, 04:10 PM

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QUOTE(StreetX @ Jun 8 2010, 03:33 PM)
Hmm.... I don't think so.....
First time using quick format with install WinXP is take up to 50min

Within week by week, i become slow and slow via copy, paste document or install software......

And 1 month later.... it totally become like a snail.... -.-"

So I try repair the window.... but resulting failed.... because it will to copy WinXP file into the HDD....

So I use up about 2 hours.. to format....

If as you said..... 1 TB need that much time..... then 2 TB sure need double of the time  shocking.gif

For the HDD.... I had warranty for a new unit but haven't use it because I already install 160GB Caviar Blue....

As I gone through few website.... they had stated that Caviar Green have many problem.

Added on June 8, 2010, 3:37 pm

First time yes... but second time nope.....
That really trouble if really need that much time....
If in future, there is 10TB.... then i have spent 20hours only for format  shakehead.gif
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i can confirm ur hardisk is WD green 1 tera with 32 meg cache ...if not mistaken made in malaysia.....

this hardisk got problem..google for ur hardisk model
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post Jun 8 2010, 04:11 PM

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QUOTE(limhongwoon @ Jun 8 2010, 03:45 PM)
Now is the time to backup , u try to test it by use software
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What will be the software that you would recommend? nod.gif

Added on June 8, 2010, 4:13 pm
QUOTE(RoxyGal @ Jun 8 2010, 04:10 PM)
i can confirm ur hardisk is WD green 1 tera with 32 meg cache ...if not mistaken made in malaysia.....

this hardisk got problem..google for ur hardisk model
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Yes you are rite but is 64 meg cache..... So I would like to make sure whether any of you had any problem on this HDD.... and at the same time could acknowledge everyone here not to buy this version icon_rolleyes.gif

Added on June 8, 2010, 4:19 pm
QUOTE(mitodna @ Jun 8 2010, 03:58 PM)
Hi, may you share the WD Green 1TB model? is it 64MB?
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Sure... the version is WD10EARS.
Yup is 64MB cache.
Green Label.
I donno whether other Green caviar have the same problem or not..... sweat.gif

This post has been edited by StreetX: Jun 8 2010, 04:19 PM
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post Jun 8 2010, 04:24 PM

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QUOTE(StreetX @ Jun 8 2010, 05:11 PM)
What will be the software that you would recommend? nod.gif

Added on June 8, 2010, 4:13 pm

Yes you are rite but is 64 meg cache..... So I would like to make sure whether any of you had any problem on this HDD.... and at the same time could acknowledge everyone here not to buy this version  icon_rolleyes.gif

Added on June 8, 2010, 4:19 pm

Sure... the version is WD10EARS.
Yup is 64MB cache.
Green Label.
I donno whether other Green caviar have the same problem or not.....  sweat.gif
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Quite a lots of software can use , Acronis True Image Setup
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post Jun 8 2010, 04:37 PM

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QUOTE(limhongwoon @ Jun 8 2010, 04:24 PM)
Quite a lots of software can use , Acronis True Image Setup
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thank you icon_rolleyes.gif
I will try the HDD again haha.....
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post Jun 8 2010, 09:10 PM

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QUOTE(StreetX @ Jun 8 2010, 04:11 PM)
What will be the software that you would recommend? nod.gif

Added on June 8, 2010, 4:13 pm

Yes you are rite but is 64 meg cache..... So I would like to make sure whether any of you had any problem on this HDD.... and at the same time could acknowledge everyone here not to buy this version  icon_rolleyes.gif

Added on June 8, 2010, 4:19 pm

Sure... the version is WD10EARS.
Yup is 64MB cache.
Green Label.
I donno whether other Green caviar have the same problem or not.....  sweat.gif
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Try to run WD Align http://www.wdc.com/en/products/advancedformat/

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post Jun 8 2010, 09:22 PM

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They said the performance loss of an unaligned WD10EARS, or any 4K sector HDD, with Windows XP will be about 11% on average. But maybe that is without considering file fragmentation.
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post Jun 8 2010, 09:44 PM

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I am looking for a new HDD and I found those specs got buffer size 16MB & 32MB. Can buffer size increase the speed or what? sweat.gif
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post Jun 8 2010, 09:52 PM

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Generally, ignore the buffer size and take a look at the benchmarks instead.

They're only temporary buffers that gets exhausted in less than a second. You get a much bigger and permanent performance boost with larger platter sizes.
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post Jun 8 2010, 09:59 PM

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QUOTE(leyley @ Jun 8 2010, 09:44 PM)
I am looking for a new HDD and I found those specs got buffer size 16MB & 32MB. Can buffer size increase the speed or what? sweat.gif
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Buffer size get you syiok for split second not even one second, biggrin.gif the difference between 16MB, then the rest depended on the disk performance, like how many platter, platter density etc.
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post Jun 8 2010, 11:33 PM

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Hard disk buying guide
1. desktop or laptop
If desktop, try buy SATA, if IDE, try to get new PC or machine
If laptop, do check out your notebook warranty policy before anything.
2. Budget
Check your budget, rm150 500gb, rm210 1TB, rm285 1.5TB, rm390 2TB.
Above is the sample price range, SSD are quite expensive, I don't have the price range. Bottomline is, you pay what you get. Notable major hard disk brand Seagate, WD, Samsung, Hitachi
3. Look for brand, shop, after sales, warranty wise, Seagate and WD are well established here.
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post Jun 9 2010, 02:05 AM

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Is the seagate GoFlex externals available in KL yet? any ideas?
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post Jun 9 2010, 10:02 AM

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QUOTE(mitodna @ Jun 8 2010, 09:10 PM)
Try to run WD Align http://www.wdc.com/en/products/advancedformat/
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Thank you. To confirm with you that... is this will fasten the speed of formatting HDD?

QUOTE(everling @ Jun 8 2010, 09:22 PM)
They said the performance loss of an unaligned WD10EARS, or any 4K sector HDD, with Windows XP will be about 11% on average. But maybe that is without considering file fragmentation.
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Is that mean WinXP will damage WD10EARS HDD?
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post Jun 9 2010, 10:56 AM

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QUOTE(StreetX @ Jun 9 2010, 10:02 AM)
Thank you. To confirm with you that... is this will fasten the speed of formatting HDD?
Is that mean WinXP will damage WD10EARS HDD?
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It's time to install Windows 7..
I own WD 1.5TB 64MB..nothing weird occur to me thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(StreetX @ Jun 9 2010, 10:02 AM)
Thank you. To confirm with you that... is this will fasten the speed of formatting HDD?
Is that mean WinXP will damage WD10EARS HDD?
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Yes, you need WD align for XP to work with new 4K sector HDD, like 10EARS.

No, XP is not written/designed to recognise the new HDD with 4K sector. In the future, all HDD is expected come with 4K sector one.

It won't damge the HDD, but there is significant performance loss as your experience.
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QUOTE(limhongwoon @ Jun 8 2010, 01:31 PM)
Which hdd should i buy ?? WD Black or Samsung F3
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If you are on a higher budget ,go for WD Black(there is a newer version recently?).

QUOTE(cherroy @ Jun 8 2010, 04:03 PM)
I think you get the "advanced format" of 1TB which is not compatible with XP.

Quick format, don't need 50 min.
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Ya,it is not compatible with Win XP.

QUOTE(lok3i @ Jun 9 2010, 10:56 AM)
It's time to install Windows 7..
I own WD 1.5TB 64MB..nothing weird occur to me  thumbup.gif
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Sure no problem since you install Win 7.Btw,which version you use?
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post Jun 9 2010, 02:16 PM

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QUOTE(StereophileDream @ Jun 9 2010, 11:56 AM)
Sure no problem since you install Win 7.Btw,which version you use?
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post Jun 9 2010, 04:16 PM

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Anyone here from Kuching Sarawak that knows of cheap 2TB HDD? I just asked 1 and that really has stock and WD one cost 479!!! Cannot nego, said "old stock, previous 5xx, earn not much... bla bla bla"

Also if possible Samsung 2TB F3? Seriously need it urgently... and cheaper than RM430, cause of budget buying another 4-in-3 device to convert my ODD drive area to HDD rack.

Sigh, why Kuching here always so hard to find what I want and... darn the shipping cost T.T
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QUOTE(StereophileDream @ Jun 9 2010, 12:56 PM)
If you are on a higher budget ,go for WD Black(there is a newer version recently?).
Ya,it is not compatible with Win XP.
Sure no problem since you install Win 7.Btw,which version you use?
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New version WD Black with 64MB
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speedwise i think samsung spinpoint still wins over caviar black, Caviar black new version only has 64mb cache, and new choices of 3.0 gbps sata or 6.0 gbps.
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why is the benchmark of my spinpoint f3 seems so different from the others?

mine:
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my HDD got problem?

Added on June 10, 2010, 12:21 ambtw, this is the health status of my seagate barracuda

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should i send it for warranty?

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