Help me choose a new HDD - Blu-ray Forum

Blu Blur · 10-17-2007, 02:52 PM

OK, I am ready to upgrade my PS3's HDD and based on what I want to spend I am looking at the 160GB ones. Going for the 5400 drives as the 7200's tend to be too much. Here are the ones I am looking at

Toshiba 160GB

Seagate 160GB

Western Digital 160GB

I just need a bit of input form those who have similar HDD's in theirs. I have read good things about the Tosh. but WD and Seagate are HDD staples, but the customer reviews for some of them is concerning, with many getting DOA drives and going through multiple replacements.

MacHaggis · 10-17-2007, 03:25 PM

I bought a Hitachi 160GB 5400RPM 2.5" drive, mainly because of the 3-year warranty.

Bogdan

babyBlu · 10-17-2007, 03:28 PM

I am about ready to upgrade my PS3 hdd also. Western Digital makes a 250GB hdd, why stop at 160??

That is what I plan on doing.

Blu Blur · 10-17-2007, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by babyBlu

I am about ready to upgrade my PS3 hdd also. Western Digital makes a 250GB hdd, why stop at 160??

That is what I plan on doing.

The reason being the 250GB is $200 and the 160 is $89. The Seagate is the most expensive out of the 3 (only by about $10 though) the Tosh. gets really good reviews, but from what I hear WD still makes the best drive, though I hear it has a clicking noise issue/vibration, not sure if that will be a concern on the PS3.

Sonny · 10-17-2007, 03:57 PM

My 250gig Ps3 is a WD not a prob with anything with it . my other 2 PS3's are 120gig hitachi's they are great ,I think I got them for 40$ each mite of been less I cant recall.

Iceman_II · 10-17-2007, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Blur

The reason being the 250GB is $200 and the 160 is $89. The Seagate is the most expensive out of the 3 (only by about $10 though) the Tosh. gets really good reviews, but from what I hear WD still makes the best drive, though I hear it has a clicking noise issue/vibration, not sure if that will be a concern on the PS3.

I just installed a 250GB WD drive, check pricewatch, I got mine for 158 with free shipping. If it clicks, I haven't noticed it over the fan noise.

babyBlu · 10-17-2007, 03:59 PM

250GB WD is on sale at BestBuy right now for $144...something to think about

Sonny · 10-17-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman_II

I just installed a 250GB WD drive, check pricewatch, I got mine for 158 with free shipping. If it clicks, I haven't noticed it over the fan noise.

Ya my WD was like 160$ & that was back some time ago, and worth every penny, Im in TX also , down in S.A.

ESUNintel · 10-17-2007, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Blur

The reason being the 250GB is $200 and the 160 is $89. The Seagate is the most expensive out of the 3 (only by about $10 though) the Tosh. gets really good reviews, but from what I hear WD still makes the best drive, though I hear it has a clicking noise issue/vibration, not sure if that will be a concern on the PS3.

...kind of funny putting a Toshiba drive in a PS3

. My Vaio came with a Toshiba drive, which was weird cause it even has a BD drive built in. I got rid of it though cause it was only 5400rps, so I got a Hitachi 7200RPM.

I know speed matters in a PC, but won't a 5400RPM be to slow on a PS3?

As far as brand, I used to get Seagate, I really just get Hitachi's and Wester Digital now, as they tend to be the quietest and coolest. Samsung's are a bit noisy, but usually priced at reasonable prices, they make good drives.

babyBlu · 10-17-2007, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ESUNintel

I know speed matters in a PC, but won't a 5400RPM be to slow on a PS3?

I thought that the PS3 was shipped with a hdd @ 5400RPM

CptGreedle · 10-17-2007, 03:30 PM

I usually go with Seagate myself.
I plan to do this exact same thing myself later (either the end of this year or beginning of next). I need to room on the PS3!

Stick with the slower speed cause it is a cooler running drive and the same speed the existing drive as (i.e. 5400). All the demos I've seen on it use Seagate but any 2.5" drive should work. Seagate tends to be the cheaper priced ones and I have never had any problems with them.

The one problem I have is backing up my info! I need to make sure it is all put on an external drive so I loose NOTHING when I put the new drive in. Does anyone know what external drive to use for backup? It has to be USB since the PS3 has no Firewire ports.

k20king · 10-17-2007, 04:34 PM

anyone except toshiba's...c'mon man!

=)

Go Blu!

Sonny · 10-17-2007, 04:40 PM

5400rpm HDD is perfect forthe PS3 but it can use up to a 7200rpm HDD.

10-17-2007, 02:52 PM	#1
Blu Blur Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:USA, greatest country on earth. PSN: TheBanditKing Blu-ray reviews:1	Help me choose a new HDD OK, I am ready to upgrade my PS3's HDD and based on what I want to spend I am looking at the 160GB ones. Going for the 5400 drives as the 7200's tend to be too much. Here are the ones I am looking at Toshiba 160GB Seagate 160GB Western Digital 160GB I just need a bit of input form those who have similar HDD's in theirs. I have read good things about the Tosh. but WD and Seagate are HDD staples, but the customer reviews for some of them is concerning, with many getting DOA drives and going through multiple replacements.

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10-17-2007, 03:25 PM	#2
MacHaggis Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Burbank, CA Blu-ray collection:102	I bought a Hitachi 160GB 5400RPM 2.5" drive, mainly because of the 3-year warranty. Bogdan

10-17-2007, 03:28 PM	#3
babyBlu Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond...home of the RROD, aka M$	I am about ready to upgrade my PS3 hdd also. Western Digital makes a 250GB hdd, why stop at 160?? That is what I plan on doing.

10-17-2007, 03:57 PM	#5
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	My 250gig Ps3 is a WD not a prob with anything with it . my other 2 PS3's are 120gig hitachi's they are great ,I think I got them for 40$ each mite of been less I cant recall.

10-17-2007, 03:59 PM	#7
babyBlu Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Redmond...home of the RROD, aka M$	250GB WD is on sale at BestBuy right now for $144...something to think about

10-17-2007, 03:30 PM	#11
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	I usually go with Seagate myself. I plan to do this exact same thing myself later (either the end of this year or beginning of next). I need to room on the PS3! Stick with the slower speed cause it is a cooler running drive and the same speed the existing drive as (i.e. 5400). All the demos I've seen on it use Seagate but any 2.5" drive should work. Seagate tends to be the cheaper priced ones and I have never had any problems with them. The one problem I have is backing up my info! I need to make sure it is all put on an external drive so I loose NOTHING when I put the new drive in. Does anyone know what external drive to use for backup? It has to be USB since the PS3 has no Firewire ports.

10-17-2007, 04:34 PM	#12
k20king Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	anyone except toshiba's...c'mon man! =) Go Blu!

10-17-2007, 04:40 PM	#13
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	5400rpm HDD is perfect forthe PS3 but it can use up to a 7200rpm HDD.

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