billybob12345 Posted June 19, 2005 CID Share Posted June 19, 2005 well after reading the memory help thread i got the idea that i needed to buy myself a new hd and i do.......mine is not even a 20gb hd because it was once just an office pc..... so does anyone have any good ideas that tell me which brands or sizes to buy........i am mainly going to sotre only one game (most likely) and have alot of music and a few movies and a whole bunch of pics......what size is good do you think....i was thinking min. 40gb and max 80gb since all i am limited to is walmart.... :angry2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn0 Posted June 19, 2005 CID Share Posted June 19, 2005 Well, you always have the choice of ordering online. I would go with at least 80GB, since they are quite cheap now. Here is a link to NewEgg.com, all these are under $70, with like $2.99 shipping. Most are better deal than WalMArt. http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Manufactory=&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&PropertyCodeValue=0&description=&MinPrice=&MaxPrice=70.00&SubCategory=14&Submit=Property (I know, huge link, but it narrows the search) And Wal Mart's, looking like $69.96 for the WD, same is $55 + Shipping $2.99 + Taxes (?) for Newegg. Few bucks more at Wal Mart if you don't want to wait. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product_listing.gsp?cat=123110&path=0%3A3944%3A3964%3A132959%3A3955%3A123110&sb=79&sdir=sasc&sortBySelectedIndex=1&showAll=null&selected_items=na Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billybob12345 Posted June 20, 2005 Author CID Share Posted June 20, 2005 thanx very much i knew newegg was a good site but i never looked into how much more it would cost to buy in store than online Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cak46 Posted June 20, 2005 CID Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'd suggest either Seagate or Maxtor. I've had problems with Western Digital, Samsung, and Quantum Drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull481 Posted June 20, 2005 CID Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'd suggest either Seagate or Maxtor. I've had problems with Western Digital, Samsung, and Quantum Drives. i have 2 seagate hdd. one is 80gigs and the other is 120gigs (1 on each computer) never had problems with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn0 Posted June 20, 2005 CID Share Posted June 20, 2005 I'd suggest either Seagate or Maxtor. I've had problems with Western Digital, Samsung, and Quantum Drives. You know, I have 1 Seagate (original), and I bought the $52 Western Digital as a second drive a few months ago.(Both 80GB) The new WD does make funky noises on occasion like it is having trouble starting. I think I am going to have to agree with you, Seagate = No Probs, WD = funky noises. Go Seagate or Maxtor - I'm converted..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netmasta Posted June 20, 2005 CID Share Posted June 20, 2005 I have 2 40Gigs. One Seagate that came with my comp and a Western Digital later. No "funky" noises here. Make sure you buy an at least 7200RPM drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humorman Posted June 20, 2005 CID Share Posted June 20, 2005 I have a 40gig internal and 80 gig external and they are both western digital and no problems or noises! I do need a new one now because they are all full lol. So I am looking at getting a 200gig western ditigal from http://pcclub.com for $100 or $120 for IDE witch is all I have. So I am thinking of getting one already asked parents to get it for me on my bday we will see. By the way my bday is next month I guess I need to change my profile to show that. I will be 19 my bday is one july 23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coknuck Posted June 20, 2005 CID Share Posted June 20, 2005 I have this one and I've had no problems what so ever Western Digital Caviar WD1200BB 120GB Hard Drive (EIDE ATA-100, 7200 RPM, 2MB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mactron Posted June 20, 2005 CID Share Posted June 20, 2005 I use to be a big believer in Maxtors... Until they bought out Quantum. Been buying Western Digital ever since. YMMV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dn0 Posted June 21, 2005 CID Share Posted June 21, 2005 I'm sure any manufacture can have their own problems with certain drives. I'm sure delivery has alot to do with the quality of the end product, I've seen many packages treated the same as the Samsonite Gorilla treated the luggage in the old commercials (that dates me a little). I can't say that I have ever had any HD go bad on me, just that my newest WD is a little noisy; It works fine, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
php Posted June 21, 2005 CID Share Posted June 21, 2005 I have a 80GB Maxtor and a 160GB WD, both 7200RPM, no problems with either of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VampireXxX Posted June 23, 2005 CID Share Posted June 23, 2005 I preferred Maxtor than Seagate. I always had bad sectors with Seagate I used to be Quantum fan till they merged with Maxtor. Never had problem with Maxtor. If you are a hardcore gamer then i suggest hdd with 7200 rpm. Right now i use TViX to store my movies and musics, 2 40 Gigs Maxtor for applications and games If you're on a tight budget buy 5400 rpm instead 7200 rpm. Xp really take lots of space and RAM so 40 Gigs minimal...i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbaker397 Posted June 23, 2005 CID Share Posted June 23, 2005 Ive used Seagates for over 2 years now... never had a problem with them..... oh well, to each their own i guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted June 23, 2005 CID Share Posted June 23, 2005 IDE OR SATA?.....I GOT A SATA WESTERN DIGITAL THAT DIED AFTER ONE DAY.....REPLACED IT WITH A SEAGATE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorne Posted June 23, 2005 CID Share Posted June 23, 2005 Take it easy on the caps will ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted June 23, 2005 CID Share Posted June 23, 2005 just to lazy to turn it off..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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