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sharv33n on 21 August 2008
a12331 said:
sharv33n said:

  I THINK I FINALLY FOUND MY HARDDRIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

OK CHEK THIS OUT:

Western Digital OEM 500GB SATA Internal Hard Drive

 

The WD 500GB Caviar SE16 drive combines a 6 MB cache with a 3GB/s transfer rate for lightning-fast performance in demanding desktop and workstation applications. Technologically advanced acoustics minimize noise, and cool drive operation and enhanced reliability features help protect the drive and the data stored on it. It's the best way to keep your data safe. More Info:

 

WebID: 10096757
Mfr. Part Number: OE-HDIS-500W
Average Seek Time 8.9 ms
Data Buffer 16MB
Included In Box Installation Guide, Mounting Screws
Interface SATA
Internal or External Internal
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 972Mbps
PC/Mac PC
Product Dimensions 10.16(W) x 2.54(H) x 14.70(D) cm
Product Weight 0.63 kg
Rotations Per Minute (RPM) 7200RPM
Software Included No
Storage Capacity 500GB
System Requirements PC
Type of Media Internal Hard Drive
Warranty 1 Year Limited

 

More Information


FEATURES:

  • Top performance for Windows Vista: WD Caviar SE16 SATA and EIDE drives are certified for Windows Vista and are top performers on the Windows Vista Experience Index.
  • 16MB Cache: Bigger cache means faster performance. A massive 16 MB cache combined with advanced acoustic and power-reducing technologies make these ultra-fast drives the perfect solution for the fully loaded PC.
  • IntelliSeek Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise and vibration.
  • SecurePark moves the recording heads off the disk surface during spin up, spin down and when the drive is off. This ensures the recording head never touches the disk surface resulting in improved long term reliability due to less head wear, and improved non- operational shock tolerance.
  • Designed for use in the fastest PCs on the market, including high-performance business computers and multimedia or gaming systems.

 

BUT the only thing im not sure about is product size, is it 2.5"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Dimensions 10.16(W) x 2.54(H) x 14.70(D) cm

 

no it is 3.5 inches 

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-WD5000KSRTL-Caviar-Drive/dp/B000FBSREK

and 

http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=301

 

how can u tell???

 



 

 

 

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Dogs Rule on 21 August 2008

The link you just provided is PATA not SATA. Your profile said you're in FIJI, so I didn't bother mentioning that you should try tigerdirect.ca

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=2676&name=2.5-SATA-Drive



Words Of Wisdom on 21 August 2008

Western Digital is a solid choice.



jman8 on 21 August 2008

Does RPM or Cache matter much?



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Dogs Rule on 21 August 2008
jman8 said:
Does RPM or Cache matter much?

(PS3) Testing performance benefits of a 7200RPM, 16MB HDD vs the ...

he stock HDD.



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sharv33n on 21 August 2008
Dogs Rule said:

The link you just provided is PATA not SATA. Your profile said you're in FIJI, so I didn't bother mentioning that you should try tigerdirect.ca

http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/category/category_slc.asp?CatId=2676&name=2.5-SATA-Drive

 

 naww i was born in Fiji, immigrated to Canada



 

 

 

sharv33n on 21 August 2008

but wats the difference in PATA vs. SATA?



 

 

 

a12331 on 21 August 2008
sharv33n said:
a12331 said:

I think this would be your best bet it is 320 gb and after the partions and installing the ps os it ill have about 264 gb left of free space. Also good company and free 3 day shipping for 109.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136197

is this the exact same one?

 

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0665000FS10105983&catid=

 

cuz its $109 as well, and futureshop is walkin distance, so i really dont have to wait 3 days to get it.

 

That is a pata drive not sata also were do you live in the usa?

 



a12331 on 21 August 2008
sharv33n said:
a12331 said:
sharv33n said:

  I THINK I FINALLY FOUND MY HARDDRIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

OK CHEK THIS OUT:

Western Digital OEM 500GB SATA Internal Hard Drive

 

The WD 500GB Caviar SE16 drive combines a 6 MB cache with a 3GB/s transfer rate for lightning-fast performance in demanding desktop and workstation applications. Technologically advanced acoustics minimize noise, and cool drive operation and enhanced reliability features help protect the drive and the data stored on it. It's the best way to keep your data safe. More Info:

 

WebID: 10096757
Mfr. Part Number: OE-HDIS-500W
Average Seek Time 8.9 ms
Data Buffer 16MB
Included In Box Installation Guide, Mounting Screws
Interface SATA
Internal or External Internal
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 972Mbps
PC/Mac PC
Product Dimensions 10.16(W) x 2.54(H) x 14.70(D) cm
Product Weight 0.63 kg
Rotations Per Minute (RPM) 7200RPM
Software Included No
Storage Capacity 500GB
System Requirements PC
Type of Media Internal Hard Drive
Warranty 1 Year Limited

 

More Information


FEATURES:

  • Top performance for Windows Vista: WD Caviar SE16 SATA and EIDE drives are certified for Windows Vista and are top performers on the Windows Vista Experience Index.
  • 16MB Cache: Bigger cache means faster performance. A massive 16 MB cache combined with advanced acoustic and power-reducing technologies make these ultra-fast drives the perfect solution for the fully loaded PC.
  • IntelliSeek Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise and vibration.
  • SecurePark moves the recording heads off the disk surface during spin up, spin down and when the drive is off. This ensures the recording head never touches the disk surface resulting in improved long term reliability due to less head wear, and improved non- operational shock tolerance.
  • Designed for use in the fastest PCs on the market, including high-performance business computers and multimedia or gaming systems.

 

BUT the only thing im not sure about is product size, is it 2.5"

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Dimensions 10.16(W) x 2.54(H) x 14.70(D) cm

 

no it is 3.5 inches 

http://www.amazon.com/Western-Digital-WD5000KSRTL-Caviar-Drive/dp/B000FBSREK

and 

http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=301

 

how can u tell???

 

 

The western Digital site says it a desktop harddrive

and also the Amazon site says it is 3.5"



a12331 on 21 August 2008
sharv33n said:
but wats the difference in PATA vs. SATA?

 

They use different connectors, pata is very old and sata is newer. also sat is much faster