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

Quote:

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.

02-22-09, 07:08 AM	#1
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,655 Downloads: 10 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: 34,732 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: 34,732 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!*

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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.