Also any recommendations on hard drive and where to get one?
2007-03-12 10:29:17 · 4 answers · asked by ES 3 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
It is a good idea to match what your motherboard can handle with ATA 100, ATA133, ATA150, etc. And yes more cache the better, but I feel after building a few PCs that there really is just a small difference, slightly noticeable. So I usually end up going with whatever is on sale when I need a hard drive for the office PCs. Just built one with 3.0 SATA drives and a 2.6 processor. My home PC can still keep up with ATA drives and a 1.6 processor. I guess certain apps might matter, but mine don't.
2007-03-12 16:01:52 · answer #1 · answered by Robert H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most Hard Drives are pretty good. I have some Western Digitals that are old and working. I use Hitachi Drives mostly. Not sure which you need. Here where I buy most my stuuf;
http://www.directron.com/0a32722.html
NewEgg may be a few bucks cheaper, but, these people do good too. If, you want a SATA Drive then on left find Hard Drives and find them.
2007-03-12 10:42:08 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cache and speed are two very different measurements. If your motherboard supports SATA, buy one of those with a higher cache. Things will go so much smoother. Seagate and Western Digital are the best companies to go with.
2007-03-12 10:38:28 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Higher cache and higher RPM. I'd recommend Western Digital Raptor drives, if you can go SATA.
2007-03-12 10:32:03 · answer #4 · answered by Linux OS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋