I looked at this one http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3288543&CatId=523#detailspecs
Is this one any good? My price range of $70-$110.
Are there any better?
2007-08-25 08:11:20 · 4 answers · asked by jcarlo 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Pretty much any hardrive made today is more than enough to run XP. You just need to be sure the Ultra ATA interface is what your computer needs. If it's an older computer you might need an IDE.
2007-08-25 10:11:37 · answer #1 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your motherboard, has SATA capability, you would be better off buying an SATA drive. Be aware that, your BIOS may not allow access to the entire hard drive.
"5. The Windows XP Setup screen appears with partition information. Note the partitions and unpartitioned space listed. Determine whether all of your available space is listed, and then do either of the following:
a. If you determine that not all of your hard disk space is listed, then you may have a BIOS problem that is preventing the computer from recognizing your hard disk correctly. If this is true, continue with Method 2. "
2007-08-25 16:22:46 · answer #2 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Becareful J
u got to make sure your BIOS can reconize those expensive new hard drives
try to find another 20 gig for a couple of bucks
i have 12 of them and the most reliable i have
2007-08-25 15:27:23 · answer #3 · answered by JavaScript_Junkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL HD is capable of XP. and 320GB is very decent for that price.
2007-08-25 15:47:05 · answer #4 · answered by David 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋