Western Digital or IBM HD?

[thegreenberet]

Should I opt for the WD800BB HD or the IBM Deskstar 120 GXP, both at 80 GBs and 7200 rpm, and i can get the IBM for 20 bucks less...

 

[BCYL]

Previous series of IBM harddrives had a lot of failures (particular the 75GXP series)... I personally have no problems with them (have a 40GB 60GXP), but if you are worried maybe you should pay the extra $20 for the WD...

 

[Ionizer86]

WD800JB!
(even though it's a bit extra $, it's worth it.)

 

[aceO07]

I bought the IBM 120GXP 80GB today. I have a 13.5gig 22gxp and 30gig 75gxp, both don't have any problems.

 

[thegreenberet]

Originally posted by: Ionizer86
WD800JB!
(even though it's a bit extra $, it's worth it.)

Why is that ? I can get the JB 80 GB for 10 bucks more. What do I gain by splashing out another 10 bucks ?

 

[Utterman]

Originally posted by: thegreenberet

Originally posted by: Ionizer86 WD800JB! (even though it's a bit extra $, it's worth it.)

Why is that ? I can get the JB 80 GB for 10 bucks more. What do I gain by splashing out another 10 bucks ?

The 10 bucks more gets you extra memory cache on the hard drive (8 megs total). This increases the performance of the drive close to SCSI levels. I have the 120gig 8-meg western digital hard drive, and it is great!

I suggest spending the 10 extra bucks, it is well worth it.

 

[microAmp]

Originally posted by: Utterman

Originally posted by: thegreenberet

Originally posted by: Ionizer86 WD800JB! (even though it's a bit extra $, it's worth it.)

Why is that ? I can get the JB 80 GB for 10 bucks more. What do I gain by splashing out another 10 bucks ?

The 10 bucks more gets you extra memory cache on the hard drive (8 megs total). This increases the performance of the drive close to SCSI levels. I have the 120gig 8-meg western digital hard drive, and it is great!

I suggest spending the 10 extra bucks, it is well worth it.

Yet another vote for the JB version. I also have the 120JB

 

[WarmAndSCSI]

I'd say get 80 gig D740X Maxtors. They are the equivalent to those IBM and WD drives. I've had too many bad experiences with Western Digital drives and negative stories about IBM IDE drives, so I'd stick with the D740X which also boasts ATA/133 support and is based off Quantum technology.

 

[cmaMath13]

I would go with the WD, because of the huge 8MB cache. Not to mention I don't know if I feel comfortable with IBM right now. I hear they may be leaving the hhd market (plus the high failure rates on GXP75 and GXP60).

 

[John]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=27&threadid=787207&highlight_key=y&keyword1=ibm

 

[bwass24]

Yes, some of the IBM 60GXP drives died early in their lives. But, overall, IBM makes very reliable drives and that's why they're the prefered disk drive vendor for both Sun and IBM UNIX servers. In my 20+ year technology career, I have had to replace more failed Western Digital drives than all other brands combined. Sure, the WD drive you are considering is a better performer due to the large cache, but do you want to spend more money for less reliability? I doubt that I would install a WD drive even if they gave it to me for free. I've just had way too many problems.

 

[Adul]

Originally posted by: bwass24
Yes, some of the IBM 60GXP drives died early in their lives. But, overall, IBM makes very reliable drives and that's why they're the prefered disk drive vendor for both Sun and IBM UNIX servers. In my 20+ year technology career, I have had to replace more failed Western Digital drives than all other brands combined. Sure, the WD drive you are considering is a better performer due to the large cache, but do you want to spend more money for less reliability? I doubt that I would install a WD drive even if they gave it to me for free. I've just had way too many problems.

where rock have you been under...

75gxp was the most unreliable HD from IBM, 60 GXP was a little bit better, has for the 120 Gxp. I do not think many people here want to risk a deathstar. I rather go with maxtor for now.

 

[pillage2001]

WD 800JB.

 

[pillage2001]

Originally posted by: bwass24
Yes, some of the IBM 60GXP drives died early in their lives. But, overall, IBM makes very reliable drives and that's why they're the prefered disk drive vendor for both Sun and IBM UNIX servers. In my 20+ year technology career, I have had to replace more failed Western Digital drives than all other brands combined. Sure, the WD drive you are considering is a better performer due to the large cache, but do you want to spend more money for less reliability? I doubt that I would install a WD drive even if they gave it to me for free. I've just had way too many problems.

20+ years technology career?? Tell me you're kidding.

 

[TheWart]

WD all the way! great support/RMA if ever end up needing one.

 

[Budman]

WD800BB all the way,dont even consider an IBM ( I Bought A Mistake) drive.

 

[CrazySaint]

Originally posted by: bwass24
Yes, some of the IBM 60GXP drives died early in their lives. But, overall, IBM makes very reliable drives and that's why they're the prefered disk drive vendor for both Sun and IBM UNIX servers.

I always figured the reason that IBM is the preferred disk drive vendor for IBM UNIX servers is because they're both made by IBM