Data recovery and disk repair questions and discussions related to old-fashioned SATA, SAS, SCSI, IDE, MFM hard drives - any type of storage device that has moving parts
May 26th, 2020, 10:06
Basically I'm just looking to get a 2-3Tb HDD. I currently have 1 x 250gb m.2 SSD for my OS and programs, 1x 480gb 2.5" SSD for my common games, then 1x 1tb HDD and 1x 500gb HDD. I bought the HDDs a couple years ago used and before they go out aid like to consolidate/replace them with something newer. I'm fine with an HDD over a SSHD or SSD mostly because I want to keep cost down and speed isn't too important for these tasks. Anyone have good/bad experiences with any specific brands?
May 26th, 2020, 12:33
Go with HGST drives.
Sometimes you will see them branded as Western Digital (since WD has bought HGST).
For example, HMS5C4040ALE640 (for 4TB drive).
AVOID SEAGATE.
June 2nd, 2020, 13:01
Northwind, agreed about Seagate currently being problematic. Do you remember the days of old when Seagate drives for desktops were the heaviest and best built all around?
June 3rd, 2020, 2:59
Sure. About 20 years ago. Since then, they have evolved their drives into being great doorstoppers.
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