Which hard drive for gaming? Size not an issue

[Ladic]

I'm looking for a good HD that will give me great performance for gaming, looking to spend between $150-$200.

I don't really care about space, because on my current HD I only have about 40Gigs used, all of my mp3, pics, etc go onto my spare HD.

I just want to use the main HD for OS, programs and games.

I was thinking for maybe getting those raptos 10Krpm, are those my best bet for speed performance?

[Deliximus]

640gb WD gives you best bang for buck right now.
raptors are great, velociraptors are awesome, but the diff for loading games is only a couple of seconds.

[axan]

agreed with ^, if money is not an issue then ssd :P

[nitrobass24]

For that price range you cant beat WD6400AAKS, they go for about 99 on newegg.

[Sparkyy]

If you want the best bang for your buck then check this out: http://will.incorrige.us/price-checker.cgi
Best website for hard drive price comparison and best of all, it was made by a [H]ard user. :D

[[LYL]Homer]

If you want the best bang for your buck then check this out: http://will.incorrige.us/price-checker.cgi
Best website for hard drive price comparison and best of all, it was made by a [H]ard user. :D

Haven't seen that before, it's awesome!

[e2g]

If you want the best bang for your buck then check this out: http://will.incorrige.us/price-checker.cgi
Best website for hard drive price comparison and best of all, it was made by a [H]ard user. :D

Is this ...ahh what do you call it dynamic pricing (if I am using the word correctly)? I mean, are these prices continuously updated?

[e2g]

WD6400AAKS. I have heard and seen (benchmark pictures) that these are very good HDs. You could always get a 150GB Raptor but like someone said, the difference is minuscule.

[IdiotCow]

WD640 is amazing. I just got one, and my loading times for everything have gone down (vs. older 240GB WD SATA drive)

I've never had a raptor, so I cant comment on a comparison there - but from what I gather, it's nearly the same performance with a MUCH better $/GB ratio

[nitrobass24]

WD640 is amazing. I just got one, and my loading times for everything have gone down (vs. older 240GB WD SATA drive)

I've never had a raptor, so I cant comment on a comparison there - but from what I gather, it's nearly the same performance with a MUCH better $/GB ratio

One of best $/gb ratio available = $0.14/GB @ $95

[MC FLMJIG]

VelociRaptor if not a regular Raptor

[nitrobass24]

VelociRaptor if not a regular Raptor

Did you even read the OP?

His budget is 150-200, Vraptor is $300
Just cause you like the VR doesnt mean that its the best solution for every person.

[Ladic]

thanks for the info on the WD, might get that one then, do you guys have a link for it?

[nitrobass24]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136218&Tpk=wd6400aaks

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/skusearch.hmx?SCriteria=AA73298&CartID=done&nextloc=

and if your in canada...
http://www.ncix.com/products/index.php?sku=30004&vpn=WD6400AAKS&manufacture=Western%20Digital%20WD

Have fun

[MC FLMJIG]

Did you even read the OP?

His budget is 150-200, Vraptor is $300
Just cause you like the VR doesnt mean that its the best solution for every person.

I then SAID ANY OTHER RAPTOR!!!

The x can be found for 140 and is 150GB. No 7200 can match the speed.

[nitrobass24]

I then SAID ANY OTHER RAPTOR!!!

The x can be found for 140 and is 150GB. No 7200 can match the speed.

The WD6400AAKS are almost as fast the Vraptors and faster than the RaptorX.

WD6400AAKS
http://home.arcor.de/data-home/benches/WD6400AAKS/hdtune.jpg

RaptorX
http://www.geek.com/xyzimages/stories/reviewimages/wd_raptorx/hdtune.gif


Heres some more interesting stats to consider
http://images.anandtech.com/reviews/storage/2008/wd-velociraptor-launch/vraptornew.jpg

For more indepth information you should read.....
http://www.anandtech.com/printarticle.aspx?i=3291