sata drive

jane · Apr 16, 2008, 21:58:51

Can anyone recommend a good internal sata drive? My PC came with just one IDE drive and the mb only has one IDE connection but 4 sata connections and I thought it would be good to get one for backup. I've never used sata before so before I go a'huntin just thought I would get some opinions

Cookiemonster · Apr 16, 2008, 22:00:31

How big are you looking for?

Simon · Apr 16, 2008, 22:04:02

Quote from: jester212 on Apr 16, 2008, 22:00:31
How big are you looking for?

When's the last time you were asked that, Jane?!!

Cookiemonster · Apr 16, 2008, 22:05:09

jane · Apr 16, 2008, 22:12:08

you'd be surprised

Dangerjunkie · Apr 16, 2008, 22:14:09

I really like Samsung drives. Very quiet, very reliable and great warranty

jane · Apr 16, 2008, 22:17:33

seriously though folks, I'm not sure yet as it would depend on the price but say 300-500 for starters. The ide is 300 so onwards and upwards as the saying goes
........I have to agree with Samsung, previously have used seagate but this new one is a samsung and it is quiet

Ray · Apr 16, 2008, 22:18:52

I would go for Samsung as well.

Cookiemonster · Apr 16, 2008, 22:21:22

Yeah Samsung are excellent. I have 2 as a matter of fact. These ones..Samsung Spinpoint.

Simon · Apr 16, 2008, 22:21:43

I've just ordered a Seagate 500Gb from Scan for my new build. Previously I have always stuck to IBM / Hitachi, which have never failed me, so I hope the change won't be for the worse.

Cookiemonster · Apr 16, 2008, 22:23:19

Quote from: Simon on Apr 16, 2008, 22:21:43
I've just ordered a Seagate 500Gb from Scan for my new build. Previously I have always stuck to IBM / Hitachi, which have never failed me, so I hope the change won't be for the worse.

Bit of rivalry going on between me and Simon he likes Scan and I prefer Overclockers!!

Both are good online sellers however.

jane · Apr 16, 2008, 22:26:07

that'll be the first port of call then.....I'll see what's available, thanks all, really appreciated

I like overclockers...never tried scan........

Cookiemonster · Apr 16, 2008, 22:27:27

Quote from: jane on Apr 16, 2008, 22:26:07
that'll be the first port of call then.....I'll see what's available, thanks all, really appreciated
I like overclockers...never tried scan........

Woo Hoo!!

jane · Apr 16, 2008, 22:37:19

you ain't called jester for nothing...

Simon · Apr 16, 2008, 22:44:05

It was a close call though, wasn't it Steve? It was only the 4Gb RAM that swung it in the end, and if that had been in the OCers package, I would have gone for it.

mogden · Apr 16, 2008, 22:47:53

If it's SATA have a look at buying two and using SATA RAID (FakeRAID!) and you will get a huge performance boost.

My 2p. Of course this nearly doubles the small chance of disk failure but you should back up anyway!

Cookiemonster · Apr 16, 2008, 22:50:29

Quote from: Simon on Apr 16, 2008, 22:44:05
It was a close call though, wasn't it Steve? It was only the 4Gb RAM that swung it in the end, and if that had been in the OCers package, I would have gone for it.

Yeah that's true. Though still very good value for money either way.

Simon · Apr 16, 2008, 22:59:44

Indeed, as long as it works!

Simon · Apr 16, 2008, 23:00:52

Oh, and I saved the delivery costs with Scan too, through AVForums, thanks to Sandra's tip off.

Cookiemonster · Apr 16, 2008, 23:09:41

Yeah i noticed that. I joined up just on the off chance i ever use them, as delivery rates can usually add an extra tenner or more on easy.

Simon · Apr 16, 2008, 23:18:08

Fortunately, I've been a member for some years now - I think there's a minimum amounts of posts you need to have made before you can use the offer link.

Cookiemonster · Apr 16, 2008, 23:20:52

OK thanks for the heads up. I'll have a more in depth look over the weekend.

Sebby · Apr 16, 2008, 23:58:33

Samsung drives are very quiet. I like Seagate myself, as I find them very reliable and I like the 5 year warranty.

Simon · Apr 17, 2008, 00:07:06

Yes, they wouldn't give a 5 year warranty if they didn't expect it to last that long.

drummer · Apr 17, 2008, 00:32:53

From personal experience only, the most reliable internal SATA drives I've used are Western Digital.

The least reliable by any definition have been Maxtor (now part of Seagate).

Ignore RAID because, that way madness lies...