NewEgg.com has the Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.B (0A38016) 1TB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive for $85 - $5 off with coupon code EMCLRMR54 [Exp 4/22] - $10 rebate [Exp 4/25] = $70 with free shipping. Features an average seek time of 8.2ms, and a three year parts/labor warranty.
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#1
bostonman - Posted 12:23 pm PDT 04/20/09 (1024 Posts)
Man, the sky (price) is falling !!!
Time for me to switch to SATA (need a SATA/PCI card).
Time for me to switch to SATA (need a SATA/PCI card).
#2
mr.ed - Posted 2:14 pm PDT 04/20/09 (1743 Posts)
You're better off with the 32MB cache Samsung for ten bucks more, no rebate, free shipping.
#3
techsupport - Posted 2:53 pm PDT 04/20/09 (2588 Posts)
Holy crap! I just beat my wife in a fit of rage because she knew about this deal and let me buy the samsung for $10 more! That bitch!
#4
dave_c - Posted 4:43 pm PDT 04/20/09 (7517 Posts)
If you'll be running your OS from it, the extra 16MB cache will help a little. If not, it's $10 wasted. Even so, not having to deal w/rebate, will be worth it for some.
#5
superman2005 - Posted 6:30 pm PDT 04/20/09 (870 Posts)
lol #3, Good things come to those who wait....
I remember the Spinpoint F1 was one of the fastest drives last year (sans raptor).
review results:
The spinpoint f1 has a higher access time, but average throughput is almost the same as the Hitachi (note that this is the 7K1000.B, but is not mentioned at newegg)
Spinpoint specs: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/samsung-overtakes-a-bang,1730-5.html
3-platter, 32MB Cache, 14.6ms access time, 3 yr warranty
Hitachi:
3-platter, 16MB cache, 13.8ms access time, 3 yr warranty
Speed Comparison:
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/hitachi-western-digital-terabyte,2017-6.html
I'm leaning towards the spinpoint at the moment.
#6
bbsam - Posted 7:41 pm PDT 04/20/09 (304 Posts)
With the Samsung #2 mentioned, you get extra 16M cache and pay $10 less up front -- and not have to wait like 6 months for the rebate.
http://bensbargains.net/deal/99357/
http://bensbargains.net/deal/99357/
#7
danpi - Posted 7:48 pm PDT 04/20/09 (1133 Posts)
Oink
#8
darylzero - Posted 9:06 pm PDT 04/20/09 (66 Posts)
maximumPC has the new Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 as very fast drives as it only has 2 platters the the access time is very quick. They compared it to the raptor.
When that comes down to $100 I will get that.
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