expiredScarletShow3424 posted Aug 15, 2022 08:12 AM
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expiredScarletShow3424 posted Aug 15, 2022 08:12 AM
14TB Seagate Exos X16 7200 RPM 3.5" Enterprise OEM Hard Drive
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All companies make lines that are rock solid. The smart approach is to find which models have a good reputation and which don't.
I wish people would stop this brand generalization with all my brand X drives failed nonsense. Either they are lying or their sample space is too small to generalize.
even trying to bash seagate when they are recertification by the company itself for even cheaper resale and longer warranty. seagate actually tests the hdd harder on recertification vs being sold new .
Either way, it's a simple check with the drive's serial number.
I am personally fine with 1 to 2 year warranties. In 5 years we will have 30TB for 130 bucks anyway
All companies make lines that are rock solid. The smart approach is to find which models have a good reputation and which don't.
I wish people would stop this brand generalization with all my brand X drives failed nonsense. Either they are lying or their sample space is too small to generalize.
Yes, it's a small sample size, but I've never had misfortune with plenty of drives from other brands. I really want to get one of these because they seem good and the price is right, but I'm genuinely fearful because of the past (although it was more than a decade ago).
I am personally fine with 1 to 2 year warranties. In 5 years we will have 30TB for 130 bucks anyway
For a user with 1 drive in their system, which doesn't see much workload, a short warranty is probably okay. 1 drive is not that likely to fail. But for people with larger disk arrays, you start getting into quite high probabilities of experiencing at least 1 drive failure within 3-4 years or so. Having that 5 year warranty is great.
I have drives that lasted 80,000 hours in my unraid array, and drives that failed within 2-3 years. You just do not know what you will end up with, even if you treat drives right. Having a 5 year warranty has helped me out immensely.
Yes, it's a small sample size, but I've never had misfortune with plenty of drives from other brands. I really want to get one of these because they seem good and the price is right, but I'm genuinely fearful because of the past (although it was more than a decade ago).
also if you are worried about data start learning about raid and how you can create parity drives if one fails. Everyone will say this is not a full backup which is true but if you have more than 1 parity disk you more than good enough unless you are running a business then i suggest an off site backup
For a user with 1 drive in their system, which doesn't see much workload, a short warranty is probably okay. 1 drive is not that likely to fail. But for people with larger disk arrays, you start getting into quite high probabilities of experiencing at least 1 drive failure within 3-4 years or so. Having that 5 year warranty is great.
I have drives that lasted 80,000 hours in my unraid array, and drives that failed within 2-3 years. You just do not know what you will end up with, even if you treat drives right. Having a 5 year warranty has helped me out immensely.
I see they have 20TB for 350.00 on front page, not a great deal imo. Unless you have a tiny mini case and you want local storage. I can buy two 14TB =28TB recertified seagate drives for 328.00 no tax free shipping.
I just dont get these hard drive threads on slick deals.. When 18TB goes t 240.00 i would be interested or 16TB goes to 175.00
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Google that it comes up . They will charge you tax though since you are in Florida. They are the only reputable dealer I know of that sells recertification seagate hdds.
also if you are worried about data start learning about raid and how you can create parity drives if one fails. Everyone will say this is not a full backup which is true but if you have more than 1 parity disk you more than good enough unless you are running a business then i suggest an off site backup
Side note: I do know of a WD that died early on a friend, but it was an external and he abused it (rarely safely ejected it and plugged it into a non-powered hub).
Side note: I do know of a WD that died early on a friend, but it was an external and he abused it (rarely safely ejected it and plugged it into a non-powered hub).
Especially when one of the "good" companies was caught shoving SMR drives where they don't belong and then misreporting spindle speeds later on.
I say check Backblaze reports and then go about your business grabbing the models that you trust the most and are available for a reasonable price.
I see they have 20TB for 350.00 on front page, not a great deal imo. Unless you have a tiny mini case and you want local storage. I can buy two 14TB =28TB recertified seagate drives for 328.00 no tax free shipping.
I just dont get these hard drive threads on slick deals.. When 18TB goes t 240.00 i would be interested or 16TB goes to 175.00
It's fine to trust a few vendors and buy things that aren't new from them. I do this all the time. But I also don't comment consistently about how much better "my" prices are, because I assume we all know new stuff tends to command a premium.
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It's fine to trust a few vendors and buy things that aren't new from them. I do this all the time. But I also don't comment consistently about how much better "my" prices are, because I assume we all know new stuff tends to command a premium.
You act like new is better, when seagate even says they do more tests to recertify the drive. 2 year warranty is more than enough to get your money worth
Drives just dont die after 2 years or even 5 years . They will either be sold or used somewhere else. I have 80MB Sata and IDE hard drives from 1998 LOL that still work like out of the box
but whatever makes you feel better. Lets see i am about to spend 5k to expand my 2 PiB chia crypto farm. Should i buy from new egg, at 199+ tax or spend 160.00 ea no tax , free quality shipping, 2 year warranty for recertified.
seeing how i have a 8.75% state tax my total bill is around 5450.00 at newegg. I would get around 25qty X14 14TB "crap X14"
if i spend 160 ea X18 14TB recertified 2 year warranty i would be spending 160 bucks ea
31 qty total at 5000.00
yeah i get it . 434TB vs 350TB dumb Egg. This is just my use case, and someone building a true nas or unraid system would also go my route.
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