Good HD ????

[VashtheStampede]

I'm looking to buy a decent IDE harddrive.. probably around the 30-40 GB area . I was wondering which brands are dependable. Also, is 7200rpm the best way to go?? as far as cost/speed is concerned.?? Thanks

[sbp]

I used to say IBM but after seeing the problems their hard drives have had lately. http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=22784
http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=20831 {near bottom}

Yes go for 7200 rpm.

[clutchy]

7200 is the way to go, don't bother with the 5400 unless you really want to pay less. Maxtor is good, western digital is ok i haven't heard any complaints from my friends, and my roommates, 43gb 7200 ibm is really nice.

[xsiled]

buy a dam 40gb 10,000 scsi ; )

[clutchy]

hey now there's an idea... not everyone's got that kindof cash, but we can all dream right

[DoPeY5007]

I have three 30gigers...

2 maxtor and one IBM...


they are all 7200 ( I wouldn't go less than that unless it is just storage not the OS )


I havent had a problem with any of the drives.....