HD failed...what should I buy? || update: I think I'm going Seagate

[eLiu]

So yeah...My box had a 40GB & a 160GB...the 160 just failed. It is most likely out of warranty, but I can't check b/c Maxtor's website says the "application form is currently unavailable" (wtf). I was kinda planning on getting a new drive to replace the 40 anyway, but now I might need two, lol.

Anyway, my question is:
1) Should I get 1 or 2 new 160GB drives? (Hitachi, 3yrs warranty, $40 in Hot Deals)
2) Is it worth waiting and/or spending extra $$ for Seagate's 5yr warranty?

What should I do? If I get 2 drives, should I get a Hitachi now & wait for a good Segate deal?

Bleh!

-Eric

Edit: I'm only looking to get ~120-200GB drives, hopefullly paying ~0.25/GB, which is why the Hitachi 160GB for $40 is appealing... I'm in college so cost is a big factor.

Edit2: My mobo only supports UATA (Biostar M7NCD), but I guess SATA would be fine...I could just get a converter.

Man, no one likes Hitachi? Geez...

UPDATE Seagate drives just went on sale at CC, so I think I'm getting that...
Question though:
Is it better to have 2x160GB (7200.7) or 1x300 (7200.8)? Cost the same $ for each choice.

My motherboard is PATA(100) and doesn't support this NCQ business...

 

[Platypus]

Seagate, 5 year warranty

/thread

Never ever buy a hitatchi.

 

[keeleysam]

Call maxtor....

 

[CraigRT]

I would recommend either of those drives! Just whatever you do, don't shoot yourself in the foot and buy Maxtor again.. It'll just fail like the other one.

I love all my Seagates I use, and I've heard good things about the Hitachis'

 

[Xyclone]

1 300gb/320gb SATA Seagate. Check the HD section frequently.

 

[eLiu]

Originally posted by: CorporateRecreation
Seagate, 5 year warranty

/thread

Never ever buy a hitatchi.

What's wrong with Hitachi?

keeleysam, their phones are only open M-F, 8AM-5PM MST. I will call on monday if the online form doesn't become available. Even then I'd like to replace the other 40GB drive b/c it's like 6yrs old or something. Though iirc Maxtor had a much better reputation back then.

 

[imported_Kensai]

2 big fat Seagates.

 

[intogamer]

320gb sata WD(3 years) 115AR

 

[Eeezee]

2 Seagates. Actually, you'll get a much better deal if you just buy one big 250-300GB drive instead of 2 little ones. Partition it up however you want. AND you'll be able to use that pussy 40 gig for a bit longer too

Hitachi hard drives suck.

 

[eLiu]

Originally posted by: intogamer
320gb sata WD(3 years) 115AR

Link? I see 320GB for $139...

Eeezee, I haven't seen any huge drives like that giong for 0.25/GB. If I buy at regular-ish prices, then yeah I'd agree. But sales change matters...

 

[pillage2001]

Hitachi all the way for me.

 

[yourdeardaniel]

2 wd raptors or 16mb cache drive w/ ncq, is there any other brand other than maxtor for 16mb cache hdd's?

 

[arcenite]

WD. Their RMA process can't be beat.

 

[NoToRiOuS1]

36 or 74 gb raptoration
and a big ass 200-500gb sata hd of your choice....

 

[WarriorWithin]

any Serial ATA, never made a problem, on my old comp i got the same, and it still lasts after 6years, again with no problem

 

[CQuinn]

You should go to the Hot Deals forum, and find the 2 best priced drives that are on
sale.

 

[kogase]

Samsung, the quietest. Just make sure to get the latest SATA 200/250G drive.

 

[cmdrmoocow]

Get yourself a single Seagate - my personal favorite. I gladly sacrifice <5% performance for silence, sturdiness, and a 5-year warranty.

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
any Serial ATA, never made a problem, on my old comp i got the same, and it still lasts after 6years, again with no problem

"Serial ATA" is not a manufacturer, genius.

You didn't have a SATA drive six years ago.

 

[WarriorWithin]

Originally posted by: Phil

Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
any Serial ATA, never made a problem, on my old comp i got the same, and it still lasts after 6years, again with no problem

"Serial ATA" is not a manufacturer, genius.

You didn't have a SATA drive six years ago.

i ment any with that after the name, and i can truly bet about having SATA for 6years

 

[mrSHEiK124]

2 seagates, maybe 160GB?
they're whisper quiet, and 5 year warranty > *

 

[mrSHEiK124]

Originally posted by: WarriorWithin

Originally posted by: Phil

Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
any Serial ATA, never made a problem, on my old comp i got the same, and it still lasts after 6years, again with no problem

"Serial ATA" is not a manufacturer, genius.

You didn't have a SATA drive six years ago.

i ment any with that after the name, and i can truly bet about having SATA for 6years

I bet 100 dollars you didn't have SATA 6 years ago, you had PATA.

 

[WarriorWithin]

Originally posted by: sheik124

Originally posted by: WarriorWithin

Originally posted by: Phil

Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
any Serial ATA, never made a problem, on my old comp i got the same, and it still lasts after 6years, again with no problem

"Serial ATA" is not a manufacturer, genius.

You didn't have a SATA drive six years ago.

i ment any with that after the name, and i can truly bet about having SATA for 6years

I bet 100 dollars you didn't have SATA 6 years ago, you had PATA.

well in that case, i was close

 

[mrSHEiK124]

Originally posted by: WarriorWithin

Originally posted by: sheik124

Originally posted by: WarriorWithin

Originally posted by: Phil

Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
any Serial ATA, never made a problem, on my old comp i got the same, and it still lasts after 6years, again with no problem

"Serial ATA" is not a manufacturer, genius.

You didn't have a SATA drive six years ago.

i ment any with that after the name, and i can truly bet about having SATA for 6years

I bet 100 dollars you didn't have SATA 6 years ago, you had PATA.

well in that case, i was close

2 people told you so, pay up

 

[RU482]

Originally posted by: WarriorWithin

Originally posted by: Phil

Originally posted by: WarriorWithin
any Serial ATA, never made a problem, on my old comp i got the same, and it still lasts after 6years, again with no problem

"Serial ATA" is not a manufacturer, genius.

You didn't have a SATA drive six years ago.

i ment any with that after the name, and i can truly bet about having SATA for 6years

that's like if somebay said "which car should I get...A toyota or a Honda" and you saying "get a sedan"