Which 16MB Cache Drive TO Get

[lw3d]

I see WD has a Caviar SE and a Caviar RE2 version

ALso, anyone know of some good deals on a 16MB cache drive

Thanks

 

[Vertigo Acid]

You can get Maxtor DM10 300gb 16mb cache drives for about $100-120 + ship

 

[mrmagoo_83]

Do not get the Diamond Max Maxtors, get the Maxline. The DMs only have a 1yr or 3 yr warranty, the Maxs have 5 yrs.

 

[Vertigo Acid]

Do not get the Diamond Max Maxtors, get the Maxline. The DMs only have a 1yr or 3 yr warranty, the Maxs have 5 yrs.

Three year warrenty, and think about this:
Are you even going to have your drives in 3 years? For me, that is a resounding no!

 

[lw3d]

Whats better ...


Seagate Barracuda 7200.9 300GB - internal - 3.5in - SATA 3Gb/s NC - ST3300622AS

or

Western Digital Caviar SE16

 

[MoonUnit42]

you can use this coupon

http://www.buy.com/retail/coupon.asp?prid=85634947&adid=17662

and this rebate

http://ak.buy.com/buy_assets/retail/pdfs/06Q1/0124-0210dk_30seagatesata.pdf

to get this drive

http://www.buy.com/prod/Seagate_Barracuda_7200_9_Hard_drive_300GB_internal_3_5in_SATA_3Gb_s_NC/q/loc/101/202152440.html?adid=17662

for 120 bucks.

 

[unhappy_mage]

The WD is higher-performing in OS loading, apps, games and such, but the Seagate with its 5 year warranty and higher STR is always pushed by DougLite as a good media storage drive. Depending on what you plan to do with it, either might be "better" for the situation.