All About Harddisk Thread V2, Discussion for Good Harddisk
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 Apr 15 2010, 10:36 PM
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QUOTE(Jefferson1983 @ Apr 15 2010, 09:49 PM) i hv a noob question. i want to purchase an external hard disk for my PC. n i notice that there are 2 sizes that is 2.5" & 3.5". Actually what is the difference n which one is suitable for a PC both also suitable..Thanks..  normally small for laptop n mobile.. so priced higher.. 3.5" need external power.. while 2.5" just enough by using usb.. so easier.. |
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Apr 19 2010, 10:27 AM
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cheap for 2tb.. nice.. can upgrade my storage.. lol
but not many listed 2tb samsung.. |
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Apr 21 2010, 09:50 AM
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recently wd drop their 2tb drive price.. < RM500
so which is better buy? coz samsung still >RM500.. |
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Apr 27 2010, 04:01 PM
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QUOTE(Maxieos @ Apr 27 2010, 03:47 PM) Where do I find platter size review ? or something ? IF for a 500GB hard disk , how many platter they use ? latest.. 1platter.. |
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Apr 27 2010, 05:34 PM
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HD105SI = 5400rpm
HD103SJ = 7200rpm |
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Apr 28 2010, 12:07 AM
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QUOTE(tcchuin @ Apr 27 2010, 10:27 PM) guyz,do you know what model is the WD HDD 2TB being sold by thundermatch for 452 each?anyone bought it?what's the model? maybe green 64mb.. coz last time the price drop.. |
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May 6 2010, 10:19 AM
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that way.. they can cheat ppl..
just SATA 6 Gb/s interface.. i believe the transfer rates around 130MB/s.. so just same.. |
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May 6 2010, 10:40 AM
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should be.. but i notice sata3 controller on mobo improve alot..
so we can see slight performance increase even just use sata 2 hdd.. it's time for sata3 n usb3.. |
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May 7 2010, 09:39 AM
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nice..
i not much care on the benchmark.. but in the real life situation.. F3 makes it run smooth.. quite surprise though at the first time see it's on par with the WD black and priced lower.. now want to see more on 1.5-2tb fight between the 2 giants.. thinking to get more.. This post has been edited by 8tvt: May 7 2010, 09:39 AM |
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May 11 2010, 09:15 AM
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QUOTE(fuzagi @ May 11 2010, 08:02 AM) any lag? i bought a new 640GB green 64mb and its slow. from starting up windows to opening folders, surfing. i was using an old seagate 250gb and it runs smoothly. is the green supposed to be that slow? now u knew why everybody keep shouting.. |
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May 24 2010, 12:33 PM
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QUOTE(everling @ May 18 2010, 08:42 PM) Looks like quite a number of people are going to regret their current motherboard purchase. i wonder what controller need to be used atleast.. otherwise ppl got blinded with just the sata 3 marketing.. |
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May 24 2010, 05:34 PM
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name reflect the things..
Black ~ special ~ high performance Green ~ economical ~ less performance |
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May 25 2010, 03:01 PM
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QUOTE(mitodna @ May 25 2010, 02:14 PM) Saw Compu-zone pricelist, Samsung 2TB is 390MYR only still F2? |
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May 30 2010, 09:20 AM
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yes waiting 2tb.. F3 right?
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May 31 2010, 09:34 AM
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u sure no power loss problem?
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May 31 2010, 09:50 AM
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maybe can try putting another hdd to that enclosure.. to make sure it's workable..
or maybe the connector got prob etc.. |
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May 31 2010, 12:26 PM
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QUOTE(gkl83 @ May 31 2010, 10:06 AM) i can change another SATA cable between enclosure to HDD... yes ofcourse.. even inside normal case after a period of time got problem..is it possible the SATA cable may damage if i bended it too hard? |
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Jun 1 2010, 04:19 PM
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buy ssd hehe..
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Jun 2 2010, 03:42 PM
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if not stated should be cannot..
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Jun 4 2010, 09:29 AM
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TRANSCEND USB3.0 atleast transfer faster..
reaching 90MB/s instead 40MB/s like usb 2.0 |
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