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 $$ for Seagate's 5yr warranty?
What should I do? If I get 2 drives, should I get a Hitachi now & wait for a good Segate deal?
Bleh!
-Eric
Edit: I'm only looking to get ~120-200GB drives, hopefullly paying ~0.25/GB, which is why the Hitachi 160GB for $40 is appealing... I'm in college so cost is a big factor.
Edit2: My mobo only supports UATA (Biostar M7NCD), but I guess SATA would be fine...I could just get a converter.
Man, no one likes Hitachi? Geez...
UPDATE Seagate drives just went on sale at CC, so I think I'm getting that...
Question though:
Is it better to have 2x160GB (7200.7) or 1x300 (7200.8)? Cost the same $ for each choice.
My motherboard is PATA(100) and doesn't support this NCQ business...
Anyway, my question is:
1) Should I get 1 or 2 new 160GB drives? (Hitachi, 3yrs warranty, $40 in Hot Deals)
2) Is it worth waiting and/or spending extra $$ 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...