Best $100-150 1-2 TB HD for basic system

[johnnysd]

I am putting together a new PC. Pretty simple, Z77 motherboard, i5-3570K, 460GTX

For the boot drive I will be using a Samsung 128GB SSD

I want one hard drive for games/data and I am having a horrible time figuring out the boards. I have looked at reviews and scoured this forum but find nothing to zero in on the right drive.

Looking for the best combo of speed and reliability. 1 to 2TB is fine for storage, and would like to spend $100-$150.

What is the best overall drive to get? Computer will be used for gaming and internet almost exclusively.

Would appreciate the advice

 

[timta2]

WD Black Series is my vote. Looks like you can get a 1 TB for ~$120 USD.

 

[Forceman]

The Hitachi 7K1000.D is a better performer than the WD Black (which are now based on kind of old technology):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145533

$100 for 1TB.

 

[LhasaCM]

The Hitachi 7K1000.D is a better performer than the WD Black (which are now based on kind of old technology):
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822145533

$100 for 1TB.

You can also get a 2TB Hitachi 7K3000 for $130ish at Amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Hitachi-Desks...qid=1342187516&sr=8-1&keywords=hitachi+7k3000

 

[=HPSF=RMP]

http://slickdeals.net/f/4882472-Western-Digital-Caviar-Green-2-TB-Desktop-Hard-Drive-WD20EARX-99-00?

Western Digital Caviar Green 2 TB Desktop Hard Drive WD20EARX $99.00