HD upgrade: WD 320GB Caviar or Scorpio model?? - Blu-ray Forum

edgong · 12-11-2008, 12:21 PM

has anyone used the WD 320Gb Caviar model yet? or just stick with the scorpio model? any major diffs on the two models?
I have a MGS 40gb lim ed on the way and plan to upgrade. already upgraded a regular 80gb model to the scorpio 320gb but was just wondering if the caviar model is better, equal to, etc
thanks in advance

RealSkyDiver · 12-11-2008, 12:23 PM

I dont think it really matters. Whatever is cheaper. Got the same PS3 and upgraded with a 500GB HDD I got for 100 bucks on Newegg. Works perfect!

b0bby · 12-11-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RealSkyDiver

I dont think it really matters. Whatever is cheaper. Got the same PS3 and upgraded with a 500GB HDD I got for 100 bucks on Newegg. Works perfect!

ditto...samsung 500 hdd? lovin it

also buy whatever is cheapest. RPM speeds should not matter, ms times should not matter. pick a size and find the cheapest price at that size.

RealSkyDiver · 12-11-2008, 12:29 PM

yep

Xerios · 12-11-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by b0bby

ditto...samsung 500 hdd? lovin it

also buy whatever is cheapest. RPM speeds should not matter, ms times should not matter. pick a size and find the cheapest price at that size.

totally agree... buy 7200rpm over 5400rpm.. the HDD in the ps3 is 5400 u will see a slight difference in load times if you get a faster RPM... there was a benchmark test posted somewhere here on that

Bluoholic · 12-11-2008, 02:56 PM

Actually I think RPMs do matter. some people have not-so-big issues with lock-ups and few other things with 7200s, PS3 itself is made for running 5400s smoothly... it's better to be safe than sorry, and there'son slight, if any, noticeable difference in speeds

edgong · 12-11-2008, 03:53 PM

does anyone however know exactly what the differences are between the scorpio and the caviar models. I tried looking but cant find any info?

b0bby · 12-11-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by edgong

does anyone however know exactly what the differences are between the scorpio and the caviar models. I tried looking but cant find any info?

i don't think the "caviar" models are 2.5 inch WD harddrives, i could be wrong. the 2.5 inches i've seen have all been scorpio.

DOOM 2012 · 12-11-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by RealSkyDiver

I dont think it really matters. Whatever is cheaper. Got the same PS3 and upgraded with a 500GB HDD I got for 100 bucks on Newegg. Works perfect!

GOT A 250 GIG IN MY PS3 NOW WILL UP GRADED TO "TB" SOON

12-11-2008, 12:21 PM	#1
edgong Member Member since:Jul 2007	HD upgrade: WD 320GB Caviar or Scorpio model?? has anyone used the WD 320Gb Caviar model yet? or just stick with the scorpio model? any major diffs on the two models? I have a MGS 40gb lim ed on the way and plan to upgrade. already upgraded a regular 80gb model to the scorpio 320gb but was just wondering if the caviar model is better, equal to, etc thanks in advance

12-11-2008, 03:53 PM	#7
edgong Member Member since:Jul 2007	what are the major differences? does anyone however know exactly what the differences are between the scorpio and the caviar models. I tried looking but cant find any info?

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12-11-2008, 12:23 PM	#2
RealSkyDiver Active Member Member since:Nov 2008	I dont think it really matters. Whatever is cheaper. Got the same PS3 and upgraded with a 500GB HDD I got for 100 bucks on Newegg. Works perfect!

12-11-2008, 12:29 PM	#4
RealSkyDiver Active Member Member since:Nov 2008	yep

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Bluoholic Expert Member Member since:Dec 2007 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:482 Trading Score:1	Actually I think RPMs do matter. some people have not-so-big issues with lock-ups and few other things with 7200s, PS3 itself is made for running 5400s smoothly... it's better to be safe than sorry, and there'son slight, if any, noticeable difference in speeds

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