I'm having a run, and now need to run a new HD

Skybird · 02-22-09, 07:08 AM

Since x-mas, the worm is in things over here.

first my TV broke, I got a new one.

then my digital receiver showed to be bad, it got replaced by a better one.

Then my PC monitor broke. It got replaced.

then my graphics board went into smoke. replaced.

I just have reinstalled the system ten days ago. Now my HD sends me a SMART alarm: health status 7%: replace, replace!

I used to trust in Samsung, but it seems not much Samsung HD stuff is around anymore, and people do not talk that good about them anymore. I want an IDE HD 3,5" with 250 GB. What is a trustworthy manufacturer for these devices? I heared good things about Seagate. While Maxtor is easily available in local stores.

Thanks for any hints.

Reece · 02-22-09, 08:38 AM

Yes I still use and recommend Seagate, too many failures with Western Digital, I don't think much of Maxtor, Fujitsu used to be good but haven't seen any around for a long time, I'd stick with Seagate, the only annoying thing is the latest models are rather noisy, but I can live with it!!

CaptainHaplo · 02-22-09, 10:24 AM

Seagate, Maxtor and WD are all viable hard drives. Each has its pro's and cons. I would look at some of the "green" series HD's now - quiet, cool and earth friendly.

Skybird · 02-22-09, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by CaptainHaplo

Each has its pro's and cons.

What are these company-typical characteristics? Heat, noise, longevity?

I am also not that familiar with the technical background. I know that I need IDE, and that IDE means: ATA. S-ATA means it is not compatible with my needs, yes? But what the hell is PATA?

Reece · 02-22-09, 06:54 PM

S(serial) ATA has been around for quite awhile, my motherboard and 2 prior to that have had the option, all my drives are SATA, are you sure you don't have the option?

But I don't know what PATA is, computer "state of the art" is only valid for one day,

sounds like something nice to eat!!

longam · 02-22-09, 07:18 PM

Parallel ATA (PATA) is IDE... http://www.directron.com/patasata.html

The off the shelf Maxtor's seem to be good for a low budget system and are durable but I always found them slow.

Seagate would be next on my list a fast and dependable.

But WD are top in speed and dependable. There have been some models in the past they had problems with, but they don't hesitate to replace them.

Skybird · 02-23-09, 06:36 PM

Got a WD blue caviar today. The things to note:

a.) The device stays cool. Really cool, compared to my former models.

b.) First I was cursing, thinking it was broken - I did not hear it.

It's extremely silent.

And you know what? the next thing seems to have broken down.Now it is the printer.

longam · 02-23-09, 09:54 PM

Always remember backup your backup, anything can fail....

Skybird · 02-24-09, 05:50 AM

Compressed image on 1st external HD (then an even smaller HD is sufficient), original installation for cloning on 2nd external HD.

I'm a fan of Acronis True Image, still using version 8. Always worked flawless, never failed me (but I read that latest versipons of Acronis seem to suffer from many flaws and handicaps - so don't consider to buy anything beyond version 8).

AVGWarhawk · 02-24-09, 09:59 AM

Hitatchi

02-24-09, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skybird

Got a WD blue caviar today. The things to note:

a.) The device stays cool. Really cool, compared to my former models.

b.) First I was cursing, thinking it was broken - I did not hear it.

It's extremely silent.

And you know what? the next thing seems to have broken down.Now it is the printer.

Dude, seriously, look under the couch - there HAS to be a gremlin hiding there. Once you find him, take a hammer..............

BTW, I've got two drives in my PC. The Maxtor 80 gig is for back-up, misc storage, 7200 rpm. The primary is a WD 500 gig, also 7200 rpm, and yes, it's very quiet.

02-22-09, 07:08 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,554 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	I'm having a run, and now need to run a new HD Since x-mas, the worm is in things over here. first my TV broke, I got a new one. then my digital receiver showed to be bad, it got replaced by a better one. Then my PC monitor broke. It got replaced. then my graphics board went into smoke. replaced. I just have reinstalled the system ten days ago. Now my HD sends me a SMART alarm: health status 7%: replace, replace! I used to trust in Samsung, but it seems not much Samsung HD stuff is around anymore, and people do not talk that good about them anymore. I want an IDE HD 3,5" with 250 GB. What is a trustworthy manufacturer for these devices? I heared good things about Seagate. While Maxtor is easily available in local stores. Thanks for any hints. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

02-22-09, 08:38 AM	#2
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,794 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	Yes I still use and recommend Seagate, too many failures with Western Digital, I don't think much of Maxtor, Fujitsu used to be good but haven't seen any around for a long time, I'd stick with Seagate, the only annoying thing is the latest models are rather noisy, but I can live with it!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

02-22-09, 10:24 AM	#3
CaptainHaplo Silent Hunter Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4,404 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 0	Seagate, Maxtor and WD are all viable hard drives. Each has its pro's and cons. I would look at some of the "green" series HD's now - quiet, cool and earth friendly. __________________ Good Hunting! Captain Haplo

02-22-09, 06:54 PM	#5
Reece CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Down Under Posts: 32,794 Downloads: 171 Uploads: 0	S(serial) ATA has been around for quite awhile, my motherboard and 2 prior to that have had the option, all my drives are SATA, are you sure you don't have the option? But I don't know what PATA is, computer "state of the art" is only valid for one day, sounds like something nice to eat!! __________________ *Sub captains go down with their ship!*

02-23-09, 06:36 PM	#7
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,554 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Got a WD blue caviar today. The things to note: a.) The device stays cool. Really cool, compared to my former models. b.) First I was cursing, thinking it was broken - I did not hear it. It's extremely silent. And you know what? the next thing seems to have broken down.Now it is the printer. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

02-22-09, 07:18 PM	#6
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Parallel ATA (PATA) is IDE... http://www.directron.com/patasata.html The off the shelf Maxtor's seem to be good for a low budget system and are durable but I always found them slow. Seagate would be next on my list a fast and dependable. But WD are top in speed and dependable. There have been some models in the past they had problems with, but they don't hesitate to replace them.

02-23-09, 09:54 PM	#8
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Always remember backup your backup, anything can fail....

02-24-09, 05:50 AM	#9
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 40,554 Downloads: 9 Uploads: 0	Compressed image on 1st external HD (then an even smaller HD is sufficient), original installation for cloning on 2nd external HD. I'm a fan of Acronis True Image, still using version 8. Always worked flawless, never failed me (but I read that latest versipons of Acronis seem to suffer from many flaws and handicaps - so don't consider to buy anything beyond version 8). __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert. Last edited by Skybird; 02-24-09 at 06:10 AM.

02-24-09, 09:59 AM	#10
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Hitatchi __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road