7200 rpm hard drive on PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

glenn22 · 09-15-2007, 04:55 PM

Any problems using a 7200 RPM drive on a PS3? I know the pre-installed drive is 5400 RPM and just want to make sure there are no issues with replacing it with a 7200RPM model. I don't see why there would be, but... better to be on the safe side.

Maximus · 09-15-2007, 04:55 PM

Too much heat.

evo_dadi · 09-15-2007, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Too much heat.

+1

extra load on the system also to deal with.

WriteSimply · 09-15-2007, 05:45 PM

If you want to use 7200, go with an external drive.

fuad

glenn22 · 09-15-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Too much heat.

ah ok, didn't think about the heat issue... ok, I'll stick to the 5400 RPM model as I don't wanna go external.

ps3andlovinit · 09-15-2007, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by glenn22

ah ok, didn't think about the heat issue... ok, I'll stick to the 5400 RPM model as I don't wanna go external.

Check the specs...depending on the model that's not necessarily the case...the newer 7200 models are more efficient than the older 5400 models etc..sure I read a review somewhere on one of the 7200 models that it was the same. Check around .. don't forget they also want to sell them to be used as replacement in laptops ...which also have heat tolerances..

Bizi Jones · 09-15-2007, 06:50 PM

any word if ps3 will be able to read NTFS partitions in the future?

Rike255 · 09-15-2007, 07:56 PM

I seriously doubt it. NTFS is the standard Windows file system. Developed by Microsoft. I doubt they're going to give Sony permission to use it. Plus, FAT is much more compatible. It'll work with pretty much anything.

aygie · 09-15-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rike255

I seriously doubt it. NTFS is the standard Windows file system. Developed by Microsoft. I doubt they're going to give Sony permission to use it. Plus, FAT is much more compatible. It'll work with pretty much anything.

Yeah but it sucks! (for moving big files anyway!!)

kx11 · 09-15-2007, 11:14 PM

i have this one on my ps3

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822149058

work like a charm no delays or pressure on the system

aygie · 09-15-2007, 11:18 PM

I can vouch for this one too, works perfectly

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136123

(WD)

T-Town Oil · 09-16-2007, 12:08 AM

im a retard at computers, is it really as simple as taking it out and putting a new one in?

aygie · 09-16-2007, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by T-Town Oil

im a retard at computers, is it really as simple as taking it out and putting a new one in?

He he yep! Just gotta be careful with the screws cause their weak as shit. The Hard drive has a casing that just slips out and in.

http://www.gamersreports.com/article/43/

I used this guide.

Rike255 · 09-16-2007, 07:57 AM

There are step by step instructions in the online PS3 manual I believe...either that or it's in the small manual that comes with the system. I can't remember anymore.

Either way, ya it's really easy, if you want to keep everything from the old hard drive, you can backup the entire thing to an external drive temporarily but that means you need to have another external HDD. If it's just game saves you care about, just save them to a USB Flash Drive.

09-15-2007, 04:55 PM	#1
glenn22 Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Vancouver, Canada	7200 rpm hard drive on PS3 Any problems using a 7200 RPM drive on a PS3? I know the pre-installed drive is 5400 RPM and just want to make sure there are no issues with replacing it with a 7200RPM model. I don't see why there would be, but... better to be on the safe side.

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09-15-2007, 04:55 PM	#2
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Too much heat.

09-15-2007, 05:45 PM	#4
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	If you want to use 7200, go with an external drive. fuad

09-15-2007, 06:50 PM	#7
Bizi Jones Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:T.O. Blu-ray collection:190 Trading Score:1	any word if ps3 will be able to read NTFS partitions in the future?

09-15-2007, 07:56 PM	#8
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	I seriously doubt it. NTFS is the standard Windows file system. Developed by Microsoft. I doubt they're going to give Sony permission to use it. Plus, FAT is much more compatible. It'll work with pretty much anything.

09-15-2007, 11:14 PM	#10
kx11 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:28	i have this one on my ps3 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822149058 work like a charm no delays or pressure on the system

09-15-2007, 11:18 PM	#11
aygie Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:PSN Network: Aygie Blu-ray collection:99	I can vouch for this one too, works perfectly http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16822136123 (WD)

09-16-2007, 12:08 AM	#12
T-Town Oil Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Tulsa, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:3	im a retard at computers, is it really as simple as taking it out and putting a new one in?

09-16-2007, 07:57 AM	#14
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	There are step by step instructions in the online PS3 manual I believe...either that or it's in the small manual that comes with the system. I can't remember anymore. Either way, ya it's really easy, if you want to keep everything from the old hard drive, you can backup the entire thing to an external drive temporarily but that means you need to have another external HDD. If it's just game saves you care about, just save them to a USB Flash Drive.

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