It depends. A 32 MB cache will last 0.1 seconds at full SATA II speeds, so the RPM is still a big factor in how fast it can feed the CPU and replenish the cache. 7200 RPM drives can recover more quickly than the slower 5400 RPM drives.

But areal density is also another major factor. The more data you can store in an area, the less distance the disk heads need to move. That is why today's 5400 RPM can outperform 7200 RPM two or three generations ago and why the 5400 RPM one to three generations in the future will outperform your current 7200 RPM.

If you can get both high RPM and high areal density, then it is win win.

anyone know which shop sells samsung desktop hardisk in lowyat?
been searching for months..

This post has been edited by skidd: May 9 2009, 09:51 AM

1.5 is the largest so far right?
seagate has it..
is it recommended?

I think 2TB should be available really soon.... but at premium price.

2TB WD is already available. RM999 at viewnet. I'm not referring to the external version btw.

hi all, im about to buy a new 1TB HDD to replace my 1TB seagate that is about to crash bcos of the firmware problems,
i assume the HDD is about to crash bcos rite now it's been clicking every 1 or 2 minits,
can anybody recommend which brand and model that is reliable now?
i dont want the same thing happens to me twice,
im gonna use it for storing and watching movies and tv series only..
help me pls..
thanks

Caviar Black 1TB ..

Or the Green. Both are the best in their respective categories.

u mean WD green rite?
anyone ever have problem with the WD green yet like the seagate one?

Yes, the 1 TB 32 MB cache WD Green (model: WD10EADS). The 1 TB 16 MB WD Green is terrible.

You mean the firmware problem that Seagate had? No.

No, this problem only happen in seagate 1tb hdd...

helo guys.

what different between green, blue and black?

sory for noob question.

Why asking here since google can give u the answer?

This post has been edited by chanws8: May 9 2009, 07:51 PM

ya ya,. quickly got the answer from my fren "Google"

Green: Slowest, quietest, lowest power

Blue: Standard drive

Black: Performance tuned, faster, potentially noisier and more power hungry

thanks all for the reply,
i think im gonna settle with WD and see how it goes,
hope everything is ok..

Green doesn't necessarily have to be the slowest. The 1 TB 5400 RPM Green for example is much faster than the 250 GB 7200 RPM.

Personally, the green, blue and black version i had, can't notice the noise it produce. Not obvious to me. Unlike those years hard disk clicking sounds.

uhm, I am going to add harddisk tomorrow,
what do you think is the best for selection below?

Samsung Spinpoint f1 1TB x 2 units RM310 each
WD Black 1TB x 2 units RM390 each

This post has been edited by cschun86: May 10 2009, 08:57 PM

I would choose WD 1TB C.Black...Better performance or speed is required for high capacity hdd like 1tb...

hmm, i check for review,
seems tat samsung spinpoint f1 did win in some point,
just many of us didnt notice it,
wd is also good,
just the pricing make me think twice,
hard to make decision lol...