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Unread 07-25-2010, 04:06 PM   #17
Phoenix32
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Default Re: SNAP 4200 Disk Upgrade

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Originally Posted by willPower View Post
The Hitachi Deskstar drives are known to work quite well in GOS servers.
I would agree with willPower on this. I know a lot of people do not like Hitachi (calling them deathstar) drives, but I have never had any real problems with them myself.

I will add that Hitachi drives tend to use more power and thus generate more heat and run hotter (heat = bad in my book). This is due to them using an extra platter in many of their drives over their competitors. BUT! As I said, I have never had any real problems with them and they have a good track record in the GOS units as willPower said. So, I agree with willPower and IMO they are not a bad choice.

I myself prefer the Seagate drives (also more expensive) due to their longer warranty and excellent longevity of their PATA drives. I have had great success with their 500GB PATA drives in GOS units that have been worked very hard and for a long time (since 500GB drives hit the market).

I would not give you 2 cents for a Maxtor. I have had many very bad experiences with them over the years. But, some people swear by them.

Some people swear by Samsung, and I have recently been using a few of them, but I have not used them long enough to judge for myself. I can only relate what I have heard has been good.

I think in the end, it will be your preference and pocketbook that will have to decide. I hope this tid-bit of info helps.
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