PSA: Seagate 7200.9 series finally available

[Sean31]

I'm am thinking about buying one of these drives, but can't figure out whether my motherboard (Asus K8V-X) has SATA 3.0Gb/s support. Do I need a newer motherboard for the full 3.0Gb/s support? Are these drives backward compatible with SATA 150?

-Sean

 

[aatf510]

Originally posted by: Sean31
I'm am thinking about buying one of these drives, but can't figure out whether my motherboard (Asus K8V-X) has SATA 3.0Gb/s support. Do I need a newer motherboard for the full 3.0Gb/s support? Are these drives backward compatible with SATA 150?

-Sean

These drives are definately backward compatible to SATA 150. In fact, I think even on the nF4, it takes a little tweaking just to get 3.0Gb drives to work in 3.0Gb mode.
The new SATA standard isn't nothing to worry about, it's like putting ATA133 drives in ATA100 which was never noticed by people in the past.

 

[Vageetasjn]

Originally posted by: toattett


It's nothing odd. Seagate has always been "paper lauching" it's product. Remember how long it took to have shipping 7200.8 after they announced it?

How long?

 

[NoSpeed]

I got this reply from Seagate today:

Presales appreciates your interest in the new upcoming 7200.9 drives.
Presently there are none available in the market and some resellers are
taking pre-orders at this time.


Presales has been advised that these drives would be out possibly late
November or early December. However, it is subject to change. We hope to
see them soon. We are tentatively expecting it during Seagate's fiscal
year 2006.

You will see and hear more promotion before the drives become available in
the market.

Thank you for your inquiry. We appreciate your consideration of Seagate
products for your storage solutions.

Regards,

Ahiezer B.
Disc Presales

 

[cryptonomicon]

does it come complete with the annoying ass diagnostic buzzing sound whenever the drive idles?

 

[leocanuck]

7200.0 160 GB, 8MB cache now at Newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148105

 

[clarkkent333]

Sweet. Come on 300GB!

I wonder when StorageReview will get some for testing?

 

[GTaudiophile]

When will SeaGate offer drives with 16MB cache?

 

[Mojoed]

Originally posted by: leocanuck
7200.0 160 GB, 8MB cache now at Newegg:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16822148105

Thanks leo, OP updated.

 

[DARQ MX]

I have the 250 7200.8 and I love it as well, but I must say it is rather loud/vibrates when seeking on a slightly fragged HD.

 

[clarkkent333]

Originally posted by: GTaudiophile
When will SeaGate offer drives with 16MB cache?

I believe the larger drives will have the 16mb cache. There was a link somewhere in the thread with an explanation.

 

[Rubycon]

There is no real advantage outside of "bigger is better" propaganda that suggests a 16MB cache is demonstrably superior to an 8MB cache to the point of steering a final buying decision at the time of purchase.

 

[Mojoed]

Newegg now stocking the 500GB model. (16MB cache) OP updated.

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: C6FT7
There is no real advantage outside of "bigger is better" propaganda that suggests a 16MB cache is demonstrably superior to an 8MB cache to the point of steering a final buying decision at the time of purchase.

Finally, someone begins to stem the tide of "bigger is better" hard disk fanboys



(This is not directed at anyone in general)

 

[foodfightr]

Hrmm... so far newegg is only carrying OEM versions of this drive, why is that?

I don't think you get the 5 year warranty with the OEM drive, correct?

 

[Vageetasjn]

Originally posted by: foodfightr
Hrmm... so far newegg is only carrying OEM versions of this drive, why is that?

I don't think you get the 5 year warranty with the OEM drive, correct?

Incorrect.

 

[foodfightr]

Originally posted by: Vageetasjn

Originally posted by: foodfightr
Hrmm... so far newegg is only carrying OEM versions of this drive, why is that?

I don't think you get the 5 year warranty with the OEM drive, correct?

Incorrect.

So what is the difference then? There has to be a drawback.

 

[Vageetasjn]

Originally posted by: foodfightr

Originally posted by: Vageetasjn

Originally posted by: foodfightr
Hrmm... so far newegg is only carrying OEM versions of this drive, why is that?

I don't think you get the 5 year warranty with the OEM drive, correct?

Incorrect.

So what is the difference then? There has to be a drawback.

You don't get a box, IDE/SATA cable, CDs, manual, etc. There's no reason to buy a retail HD if the warranty is the same.

 

[WayneTeK]

some lemme get this straight..

the 7200.9 is beneficial than the prior generations because it has LESS Platters? Less platters = less problems... less moving parts?

I admit it, i'm somewhat hard drive illiterate. Could somebody basically sum up why the 7200.9 is better? The changes i mean..

Also, this doesnt' support IDE right? So no USB 2.0 hd?

 

[Vageetasjn]

Originally posted by: WayneTeK
some lemme get this straight..

the 7200.9 is beneficial than the prior generations because it has LESS Platters? Less platters = less problems... less moving parts?

I admit it, i'm somewhat hard drive illiterate. Could somebody basically sum up why the 7200.9 is better? The changes i mean..

Also, this doesnt' support IDE right? So no USB 2.0 hd?

Data density on a platter (areal density) tends to have a direct relationship with performance. Basically, higher areal density means better performance and the possibility of larger capacity HDs since you can only fit so many platters in there.

I would assume an IDE version of the drive will be released.

EDIT: The 7200.9 series uses this data storage technique: perpendicular recording

 

[WayneTeK]

Originally posted by: Vageetasjn

Originally posted by: WayneTeK
some lemme get this straight..

the 7200.9 is beneficial than the prior generations because it has LESS Platters? Less platters = less problems... less moving parts?

I admit it, i'm somewhat hard drive illiterate. Could somebody basically sum up why the 7200.9 is better? The changes i mean..

Also, this doesnt' support IDE right? So no USB 2.0 hd?

Data density on a platter (areal density) tends to have a direct relationship with performance. Basically, higher areal density means better performance and the possibility of larger capacity HDs since you can only fit so many platters in there.

I would assume an IDE version of the drive will be released.

EDIT: The 7200.9 series uses this data storage technique: perpendicular recording

Yeah, i saw the HItachi version of it.. I know for the 7200.8 HD versions that were higher than 200GB had a higher failure rate.. So will this 7200.9 version address the failure rate of the higher capcity drives?

 

[Vageetasjn]

Originally posted by: WayneTeK
Yeah, i saw the HItachi version of it.. I know for the 7200.8 HD versions that were higher than 200GB had a higher failure rate.. So will this 7200.9 version address the failure rate of the higher capcity drives?

I don't know that to be a fact.

 

[ribbon13]

Originally posted by: WayneTeK
Also, this doesnt' support IDE right? So no USB 2.0 hd?

Solution

 

[CraigRT]

Originally posted by: Andres3605
i have a 7200.7 120gb and a 7200.8 250gb excellent drives

funny, i have the EXACT 2 drives
I think the .7 benches SLIGHTLY better than the .8 actually. May have to get myself a .9 when they become mainstream

 

[Concillian]

Originally posted by: Vageetasjn

EDIT: The 7200.9 series uses this data storage technique: perpendicular recording

This isn't true.

7200.9 is still longitudinal.