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DD849 · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 3:45 pm Post subject: sata hard drives?

I am trying to rejuvenate a Gateway computer I bought for my wife. After 6 months the HD failed. I sent it back to Gateway and they replaced the HD. Now 6 more months down the road it is dying again. This time I want to just replace it myself. Can anyone recomend a good SATA HD above 500 gigs

Kent
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Grawlfang · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 4:18 pm Post subject:

I'd had a few Hitachi Deskstar 1TB drives that seem to perform well over time (they're being heavily hit overnight by lengthy backup operations storing data on them.

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Yankton · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 7:02 pm Post subject:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010150014%20103530113%201035915133&name=SATA%203.0Gb%2fs

Sort by best rating. Western Digital makes some great drives, they are what I use. Newegg is also a great place to buy this sort of thing.
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stooper101 · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 9:11 pm Post subject:

I've been using Western Digital and have been happy with their green series. Runs a little slower, but also quieter, and less power. And by happy, I mean I haven't had to think about the drive. No crashes, no loss of data...
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bpowe · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2010 11:22 pm Post subject:

Newegg has a 1TB Deskstar on sale today (and tomorrow?)

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ComboDealDetails.aspx?ItemList=Combo.428082&nm_mc=EMC-IGNEFL062110&cm_mmc=EMC-IGNEFL062110-_-EMC-062110-Index-_-InternalHardDrives-_-Combo.428082-L0C

Personally, I've always used Seagate drives without any issues, your mileage may vary, of course.

KENT! Long time, no hear from! I was afraid you'd drowned in the oil or something. We're keeping the light on for ya!

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Hal9000x86 · Posted: Tue Jun 22, 2010 12:46 am Post subject:

Western Digital has been pretty good for me , have a 750 GB in the main machine and an 2 TB green series in my backup server.
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Grizzly · Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 2:24 am Post subject:

I second Sir Bill !

Where the H*** have you been Sir Boat ? - Over 2 years plus no hear !!

Best Regds Da-Grizz .

PS Edit : Me , I ain't got any 'Puters - Can't help Very Happy

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