HDD Recommendations

[Hardass]

Just picked up a Gateway P-6860FX and want to put a 300gig hdd in it. Want a really fast one so need some opinions on which to get.

 

[MattNo5ss]

The 320GB WD Scorpio Black would be a good option at $61 shipped.

Other than that, I wonder if a bare VelociRaptor's dimensions are the same as standard 2.5" drives. If so, that would work, but heat may be an issue.

Of course, there are 256GB SSDs at around $600...

 

[Hardass]

The 320GB WD Scorpio Black would be a good option at $61 shipped.

Other than that, I wonder if a bare VelociRaptor's dimensions are the same as standard 2.5" drives. If so, that would work, but heat may be an issue.

Of course, there are 256GB SSDs at around $600...

I have a VRaptor and thought about it, but it is 12v not 5v correct?

 

[MattNo5ss]

On the specs page, here, they have both 12v and 5v current requirements listed.

EDIT: The 320GB Seagate Momentus XT may be worth it for $105 shipped after promo code, it's hybrid SSD/HDD.

 

[Hardass]

I am going to install VRaptor and see what happens.

 

[Hardass]

VRaptor will not fit. Too think for socket area.

 

[MattNo5ss]

Aw, I thought the dimensions might not be the same as a standard 2.5"

It was worth a shot

 

[migidarra]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820148349 is the cheapest/reviewed SSD on Newegg @ 580. After tax about 620 give or take. Price on this product has dropped approximately 70 bucks in a month. We are about to get into quarter 4 and Crucial will start there release of the 25nm flash nand. I don't think it involves SSD but with the price dropping on these drives over last 2 monthes, it might mean that they plan on it.

Anyway, I would go with 128GB SSD and keep other important data on a usb powered external.

 

[Jmtyra]

EDIT: The 320GB Seagate Momentus XT may be worth it for $105 shipped after promo code, it's hybrid SSD/HDD.

+1 for this drive, have it on my work laptop. It's not as fast as an SSD, but much faster than my previous HDD.

 

[Awptex]

320GB WD Scorpio Black