Seagate 7200.7 or 7200.8?

Aristo · 05-15-2005, 01:55 PM

I'm looking to buy a Seagate SATA w/NCQ feature and I couldn't make a decision whether to get a 7200.7 or 7200.8 after reading through many online review/benchmarks. 7200.8 is generally faster than 7200.7 in exchange of heat and noise. Since heat is the no.1 enemy of hdd, I kind of hesitate to purchase it. I have 2 vantec 80mm case fans btw. Pricsewise, they are roughly $5 difference so money is no problem. Any feedback is welcome. Thanks.

LegendKiller · 05-15-2005, 04:50 PM

I wouldn't worry much about the heat issue. As long as you have a couple fans in there the 7200.8 will do well.

05-15-2005, 01:55 PM	#1
Aristo Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2,581	Seagate 7200.7 or 7200.8? I'm looking to buy a Seagate SATA w/NCQ feature and I couldn't make a decision whether to get a 7200.7 or 7200.8 after reading through many online review/benchmarks. 7200.8 is generally faster than 7200.7 in exchange of heat and noise. Since heat is the no.1 enemy of hdd, I kind of hesitate to purchase it. I have 2 vantec 80mm case fans btw. Pricsewise, they are roughly $5 difference so money is no problem. Any feedback is welcome. Thanks.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

05-15-2005, 04:50 PM	#2
LegendKiller Vice Admiral Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,927	I wouldn't worry much about the heat issue. As long as you have a couple fans in there the 7200.8 will do well.

User Name
Password
Remember Me?