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Thread created 05-18-2019 by CChoiVA
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Not true, don't spread false information like this. The write performance on this is abysmal.
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Thread created 05-18-2019 by CChoiVA
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These Seagate drives in particular are atrociously slow. Significantly slower than the WD blue 5400rpm drives, I have a screenshot that I left on the amazon review showing the beyond poor write...
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Thread created 05-18-2019 by CChoiVA
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33% increase from 5400 to 7200...
Or 25% decrease from 7200 to 5400..
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Thread created 05-18-2019 by CChoiVA
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a day later: 10tb for $80 on Amazon 😆
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Thread created 05-18-2019 by CChoiVA
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Yeah shuck the 8tb white/reds for 135$.. much better value
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Thread created 05-18-2019 by CChoiVA
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Run away. Every and I mean every other top tier manufactures reliability after 1 year is like .05% segates is 2.86% up to you. If you don't care about the data then fine.
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Thread created 05-18-2019 by CChoiVA
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Had 2 of the 8TB Seagate SMR drives fail in my desktop, first was DOA, second one lasted roughly 3 years (using only for Windows backup destination). Price on this is tempting, but it's Seagate...
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Thread created 05-18-2019 by CChoiVA
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you mean 33%
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Thread created 05-18-2019 by CChoiVA
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Where is that listed? I only recently started caring about SMR so I’m still unsure if I should really avoid. I could probably use this for non-gaming storage needs without any issue. I am tempted by...
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Uh what?
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Thread created 05-18-2019 by CChoiVA
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If it is only used for cold storage, it's fine. But SMR is not suitable for you main drive.
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SMR drive, avoid
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Thread created 05-18-2019 by CChoiVA
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I absolutely agree with you that 5400s have their place, and there's plenty often benefits over 7200s, as you clearly noted.
Your point on longevity is intriguing, though I don't recall seeing any...
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I actually prefer 5400. Yes, they are a little slower, but if you're just using it for storage, there is only about a 20% loss in transfer speed. If I'm transferring something where 20% is that big...
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I appreciate the feedback but have to respectfully disagree.
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You don’t need 7200 rpm...theres next to no improvement
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Thread created 05-18-2019 by CChoiVA
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Dagnabbit! Was super excited for this until I saw 5400 rpm. The hunt for some high capacity 7200s continues...
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My experience with Seagate drives is that they all fail earlier than others. But this is tempting. Has their reliability gotten any better in recent years?
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Looks like Amazon price matched the zero frustration packaging version of the same drive
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Newegg has 8TB Seagate BarraCuda 5400 RPM Internal Hard Drive for $149.99. Shipping is free.