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F0rr3sTT
08-20-2009, 03:46 PM
This
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136278
caught my eye.
Actually, on their front page "Western Digital" "Black" and "$47.99" caught my eye since I've been watching the prices of the desktop Black drives.
Well, its a notebook drive. But still ...
2.5 in + 7200 = good for OS drive? Its only $50, I was thinking 2 in R0 might be cool. Lower latencies than pretty much everything except SAS & Velociraptor (and SSD)?
Aside from installing in a case, any compatibility problems in a desktop? I don't see why there would be. Thanks.
gillbot
08-20-2009, 05:53 PM
nope, it'll work fine
Yep, just stuck a 120GB 5400 RPM 2.5inch laptop HD in my old Prescott P4.
It's cute! and works fine :up: Actually using it right now.
These would be perfect in a HTPC if you can have low capacity and speed. They make almost no heat.
tiro_uspsss
08-20-2009, 07:01 PM
go for it, u will have no probs :up:
chinaguy
08-20-2009, 08:56 PM
Many people use the laptop HD in HTPC as they fit the case, reduce power consumption and generate less heat. This all reduces the need for big fans and reduces the noise level. Many iTX systems have only room in the case for laptop HD and slim line DVD players. You can pick up the converts in most PC shops for the power and data cables.
tiro_uspsss
08-20-2009, 08:59 PM
You can pick up the converts in most PC shops for the power and data cables.
laptop SATA is exact same as desktop SATA (both power & data)
only 2.5" IDE is diff..
:up:
F0rr3sTT
08-20-2009, 09:40 PM
Hey, thanks for your help guys, I really appreciate it.
I'm afraid this drive isn't quite what I thought it might be. Found a nice review at legit, the access seems pretty standard, seq read / write not so bad, esp. for nice little $50 drive, but check this out
http://www.legitreviews.com/article/955/7/
4k read < 1 Mb/s
that's bad, right?
But, hey, might be a good deal for someone, today only, free shipping, it seems they were much more expensive a few months ago.
chinaguy
08-22-2009, 09:22 PM
You will need a converter for laptop DVD players, the data and power cables are different then their larger PC brothers. Laptop HD use the same SATA cables as the bigger PC drives.
WD Scorpion
http://www.wdc.com/en/products/Products.asp?DriveID=477
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136280