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Gazer
28-03-2010, 12:45 PM
as it says which are the best ones to go for ?

I know the samsung HD502HJ is a good 500gb one but iam looking at getting a 1TB

Just been looking at the samsung SpinPoint F3 HD103SJ
Desktop Class 1 TB Internal hard drive - 300 MBps - 7200 rpm
anyone know if this is any good or as one before i order it

Regards Gazer

tommyturnip
28-03-2010, 03:37 PM
I think you may have the models confused or maybe its just a typo but just in case...

The F2 is a 5400rpm and the F3 is the 7200rpm.
The Samsung HD502HJ you mention is the F3 version but only has 16mb cache compared to 32mb in the 1TB version of the F3.

I'd love to let you know how good the 1TB F3 is but unfortunately its sat in a drawer waiting for my Duo to turn up :(

Sicilian
28-03-2010, 03:46 PM
Samsung drive should be fine, thats what i'm using.

Gazer
28-03-2010, 04:23 PM
Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB 7200RPM SATA II 3GB/s 32MB Cache OEM (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Ok Just orderd this from Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB 7200RPM SATA II 3GB/s 32MB Cache OEM [HD103SJ] from Overclock.co.uk - Overclocking, Performance Computer Hardware, PCs and Laptops (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. best price i could find was ?66.59 inc Delivery which for a 1TB is good in my books

Sicilian
28-03-2010, 04:35 PM
That should be fine m8

notanotherone
28-03-2010, 06:45 PM
Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB 7200RPM SATA II 3GB/s 32MB Cache OEM (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Ok Just orderd this from - Overclocking, Performance Computer Hardware, PCs and Laptops (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. best price i could find was ?66.59 inc Delivery which for a 1TB is good in my books


:roflmao:you told me 50 quid

tommyturnip
30-03-2010, 05:32 PM
Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB 7200RPM SATA II 3GB/s 32MB Cache OEM (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Ok Just orderd this from Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB 7200RPM SATA II 3GB/s 32MB Cache OEM [HD103SJ] from Overclock.co.uk - Overclocking, Performance Computer Hardware, PCs and Laptops (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. best price i could find was ?66.59 inc Delivery which for a 1TB is good in my books

Nice one!

Mine is still in its packet :(

cozy
11-04-2010, 04:02 PM
?65.74 with delivery on feebay just bought one ,will fit when box comes

Gazer
12-04-2010, 08:44 AM
?65.74 with delivery on feebay just bought one ,will fit when box comes

Let us know how you get on m8 and any help you need just shout ;)

cactikid
21-04-2010, 11:23 PM
found this dont know if it helps with hard drives.
http://www.harddrivebenchmark.net/hdd_lookup.php?cpu=Hitachi+HDS721010CLA332

cactikid
22-04-2010, 01:21 AM
wondering if 1tb is the max you can safely use as i see a few are 2tb or will it make any difference if they are external.cheers.

notanotherone
22-04-2010, 01:40 PM
wondering if 1tb is the max you can safely use as i see a few are 2tb or will it make any difference if they are external.cheers.
ffs 2tb?how much are you intending to record :roflmao:ive got a 160 gig one coming more than enuff for me :roflmao:

Twigman
22-04-2010, 04:54 PM
I have a 1TB Samsung F3 waiting to go into mine if I ever get it.

cactikid
22-04-2010, 09:58 PM
found elsewhere by sponsor

Its better! It's twin tuner, HDMI, 2 scart, front panel display, full sized receiver with built in fan. The VU+ takes 3.5" internal SATA drive upto 2TB, has twin card slots, twin CI slots and can be flashed by USB stick. This is BY FAR a better buy than the DM800 which is only around ?10 cheaper (for genuine ones at least!)... These are sold out Europe wide at the moment, and with very good reason!

cactikid
12-05-2010, 08:28 PM
update ,,,got my hitachi 2tb hard drive a bit saddened as it may not work as it came in a sealed envelope against moisture and in dhl plastic wrapping,no foam insulation or bubble plastic used,so much for been a fragile item.

Gazer
12-05-2010, 10:55 PM
update ,,,got my hitachi 2tb hard drive a bit saddened as it may not work as it came in a sealed envelope against moisture and in dhl plastic wrapping,no foam insulation or bubble plastic used,so much for been a fragile item.

Have you got your VU+ Duo yet to try it ?

cactikid
13-05-2010, 08:14 AM
no box yet shipment released thursday afternoon so i expect to get it on monday,i have a pc buddy who will check the hard drive out for damage first before it gets fitted into box.

basilyoung
13-05-2010, 11:59 PM
well i have a 1 tera bite drive on my VU...works perfectly

baz

cactikid
14-05-2010, 09:22 PM
good news box is on its way ,bad news is 2tb drive is dead must have been the shock of getting thrown around without any protective padding.

notanotherone
01-06-2010, 07:00 AM
Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB 7200RPM SATA II 3GB/s 32MB Cache OEM (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Ok Just orderd this from Samsung HD103SJ SpinPoint F3 1TB 7200RPM SATA II 3GB/s 32MB Cache OEM [HD103SJ] from Overclock.co.uk - Overclocking, Performance Computer Hardware, PCs and Laptops (To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 1 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. best price i could find was ?66.59 inc Delivery which for a 1TB is good in my books


mmm i got the same one and it only cost ? 60 :lol: