Sorry if i continued the thread... i read that there are problem with some seagate HDDs.. is it better to get WESTERN DIGITAL HDDs?
Seagate 7200.11 hard drive firmware woes, Barracuda 7.11, FW:SD15, 1.5TB/1TB/500GB
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QUOTE(ZeneticX @ Oct 9 2009, 04:48 PM) should be ok now sorry for asking this question, wad is sd15? i am new to HDDs.. thanks btw.the 1 u should avoid is the 7200.11 series with SD15 fw  |
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QUOTE(ZeneticX @ Oct 9 2009, 05:30 PM) SD15 is the firmware,something like a driver for the hdd.u can check it on the label of the hdd sorry for another dumb question...  i saw the price list of SriComputers (6/10/2009) and saw the seagate barracude 500GB ... is this okay or shud i go for another HDD? |
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QUOTE(ZeneticX @ Oct 9 2009, 05:44 PM) whats the model number? model number not stated.. and why not from sri computer?btw a friendly reminder,i dun recommend u buying from sri comp... Added on October 9, 2009, 5:56 pm QUOTE(ZeneticX @ Oct 9 2009, 05:44 PM) whats the model number? i see u have a seagate barracuda 7200.11 500gb.. is it ST3500620AS?btw a friendly reminder,i dun recommend u buying from sri comp... This post has been edited by sharky_dudy: Oct 9 2009, 05:56 PM |
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QUOTE(ZeneticX @ Oct 9 2009, 05:59 PM) u can refer this topic y to avoid sri comp to avoid any of this probs, shud i just go for WD? btw, thanks for the site.http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/208454 my 7200.11 is ST3500320AS with SD1A firmware.died recently,edi sent for rma |
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QUOTE(ZeneticX @ Oct 9 2009, 06:04 PM) u can for a peace of mind,but take note its still up to your luck,even wd have its own probs ... do you recommended me any 500GB HDD sold in lowyat? PS. wad is the diff of Cache (16/32mb) of the HDD? |
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QUOTE(Radeon @ Oct 9 2009, 06:13 PM) can't believe this thread was still going on my fault..  Added on October 9, 2009, 6:15 pm QUOTE(ZeneticX @ Oct 9 2009, 06:09 PM) tht 1 i not sure eh but i know bigger the better lol any comments on WesternDigital WD500AAKS 500gb?u can refer to pczone pricelist http://www.pczonecomputer.com/price_list/hdd.pdf This post has been edited by sharky_dudy: Oct 9 2009, 06:15 PM |
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