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SleepWalker · 08-14-2016, 06:28 AM

Hi,

My main drive, a 10000 RPM 300G Western Digital VelociRaptor is making some clicking sounds. It will probably die any day so I need to replace it.

First thing I need to decide is if I'm going for another 10k RPM or a SSD ?

Also I'll need to mirror my current drive to my new one, what is the easiest way to do this? I guess I'll need a software that can create a boot cd?

thanks!

CurrentlySober · 08-14-2016, 06:29 AM

do not poo on harddrives - that is Hard Drive Advices

bronco67 · 08-14-2016, 07:03 AM

I use hybrid ssd/mechanical. Good balance of speed and storage space.

Look up Momentus

2MuchMark · 08-14-2016, 07:09 AM

Don't waste your money on old-style mechanical hard drives anymore. Your main drive and main storage drive should be 100% pure SSD. You will cry like a little girl when you see how freakin' fast it is. It's more expensive but worth every penny.

You should only buy a mechanical hard drive for cheap secondary storage of files that you rarely have to access, like old archives, etc.

Ferus · 08-14-2016, 07:27 AM

Intel and kingston sell some of their retail kits with migration software included. Dont waste money on mechanical disks

LatinaCamChat · 08-14-2016, 08:09 AM

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-1-2TB-Solid-2-5-Inch-SSDPE2MW012T4R5/dp/B00VPK0JQ4/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471187216&sr=1-2&keywords=Intel+SSD+750+Series&refinements=p_n_fe ature_three_browse-bin%3A6797521011

Requires u.2 port on your motherboard or using a pcie adapter or m.2 adapter

https://www.amazon.com/Intel-PCIe-1-2TB-Internal-SSDPEDMW012T4R5/dp/B00UHJJQ3Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471187216&sr=1-1&keywords=Intel+SSD+750+Series&refinements=p_n_fe ature_three_browse-bin%3A6797521011

PCIe version fits directly into a PCIe port, make sure you have enough room on your motherboard, can also interfere with sli setups

yuu.design · 08-14-2016, 08:13 AM

go with a ssd

woj · 08-14-2016, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yuu

go with a ssd

Barry-xlovecam · 08-14-2016, 08:36 AM

Operating System and installed software SSD

I use 3 * 1TB SATA 6.0 4 drives total for most storage.

1 SATA is primarily a back up drive but these are not the normal home computers.

I had drive clicking problems with one of the computers here -- turns out the mobo is bad -- MSI [5 yrs old] is on my shit list. My computers with Asus Motherboards have given me no grief (so far 6yrs and 3 years)

Gut the ANTEC case and rebuild: ASUS mobo, AMD 8 core, 250 SSD boot drive 32G RAM and 2 * 2TB SATA 6.0 that board will have better USB3 support than just the USB3 PCI card I added.

shake · 08-14-2016, 08:42 AM

Grab yourself a 500 gig ssd, read reviews to find a good one, migration software is normally included. Also, get a 1Tb regular drive and start making backups!

SleepWalker · 08-14-2016, 08:53 AM

I think I'll go for this Samsung SSD
Samsung 750 Series MZ-750500BW 500GB SSD 2.5in - MZ-750500BW - NCIX.com

SleepWalker · 08-14-2016, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Barry-xlovecam

I had drive clicking problems with one of the computers here -- turns out the mobo is bad -- MSI [5 yrs old] is on my shit list. My computers with Asus Motherboards have given me no grief (so far 6yrs and 3 years)

Hope it is not the board. When I shut the pc for a few minutes then restart, I get rid of them. Then they come back after a day or two.

Bladewire · 08-14-2016, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SleepWalker

I think I'll go for this Samsung SSD
Samsung 750 Series MZ-750500BW 500GB SSD 2.5in - MZ-750500BW - NCIX.com

Slow

Google Expert · 08-14-2016, 09:58 AM

Samsung 950 Pro

Make sure your MB has the slot for it or get a pci adapter

Barry-xlovecam · 08-14-2016, 10:41 AM

IDK -- I had to replace the power supply to get it to boot. Board is OK now but 2 1TB Seagates [old SATA 3 HHD] are bad. Little data loss most is backed up -- that is what matters. A newer Hitachi was detected OK.
I never liked that comp with that board anyway. I need to build a new primary work station anyway. AMD 8 core 32GB RAM 1 SSD 5 SATA -- I can reuse that case

I picked up a 250GB Samsung SSD EVO [MZ-75E250B/AM] for $68 on a special deal at Amazon. 218.3 GB free with the o/s Ubuntu 16.04 with the basic software I use -- (no servers yet) on my old workstation -- still very usable now with the new SSD and more memory. they are $89 USD now 500GB$158 USD $185 CAD is less

Even though the other one is working -- I am going to gut it and reuse the case (ANTEC). Keep the working memory cards as spares for the older comps.

newegg.com has an Intel 480GB SSD for $142 hmm never used one ...

The problem I have always had with buying all the parts for a new computer was researching and shopping. But in 10 custom builds they have served me pretty well.

Bladewire · 08-14-2016, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Muad'Dib

Samsung 950 Pro

Make sure your MB has the slot for it or get a pci adapter

Super fast entry level SSD 👍

SleepWalker · 08-14-2016, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bladewire

Super fast entry level SSD ��

This is my board:
https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/P7...pecifications/

so I don't have these M.2 slots.

Now I have to figure out if I actually want to replace my HD or get a whole new computer with 2016 technologies lol

AdultKing · 08-14-2016, 03:15 PM

I use these in my iMacs for the main drive.

Crucial MX300 750GB SSD

They offer good price/performance. You won't need a special interface as they're SATA III.

ErectMedia · 08-14-2016, 03:33 PM

My servers have been using SSD for quite a while now.

My desktop/laptop still use mechanical cause they haven't died yet and I use a backup drive in case they do. When they die will go SSD on them as well.

08-14-2016, 06:28 AM	#1
SleepWalker Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 683	Need Hard Drive Advices Hi, My main drive, a 10000 RPM 300G Western Digital VelociRaptor is making some clicking sounds. It will probably die any day so I need to replace it. First thing I need to decide is if I'm going for another 10k RPM or a SSD ? Also I'll need to mirror my current drive to my new one, what is the easiest way to do this? I guess I'll need a software that can create a boot cd? thanks!

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LatinaCamChat Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 571	https://www.amazon.com/Intel-1-2TB-Solid-2-5-Inch-SSDPE2MW012T4R5/dp/B00VPK0JQ4/ref=sr_1_2?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471187216&sr=1-2&keywords=Intel+SSD+750+Series&refinements=p_n_fe ature_three_browse-bin%3A6797521011 Requires u.2 port on your motherboard or using a pcie adapter or m.2 adapter https://www.amazon.com/Intel-PCIe-1-2TB-Internal-SSDPEDMW012T4R5/dp/B00UHJJQ3Q/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1471187216&sr=1-1&keywords=Intel+SSD+750+Series&refinements=p_n_fe ature_three_browse-bin%3A6797521011 PCIe version fits directly into a PCIe port, make sure you have enough room on your motherboard, can also interfere with sli setups

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Barry-xlovecam It's 42 Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Global Posts: 18,083	Operating System and installed software SSD I use 3 * 1TB SATA 6.0 4 drives total for most storage. 1 SATA is primarily a back up drive but these are not the normal home computers. I had drive clicking problems with one of the computers here -- turns out the mobo is bad -- MSI [5 yrs old] is on my shit list. My computers with Asus Motherboards have given me no grief (so far 6yrs and 3 years) Gut the ANTEC case and rebuild: ASUS mobo, AMD 8 core, 250 SSD boot drive 32G RAM and 2 * 2TB SATA 6.0 that board will have better USB3 support than just the USB3 PCI card I added.

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SleepWalker Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 683	I think I'll go for this Samsung SSD Samsung 750 Series MZ-750500BW 500GB SSD 2.5in - MZ-750500BW - NCIX.com

08-14-2016, 09:58 AM	#14
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Barry-xlovecam It's 42 Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Global Posts: 18,083	IDK -- I had to replace the power supply to get it to boot. Board is OK now but 2 1TB Seagates [old SATA 3 HHD] are bad. Little data loss most is backed up -- that is what matters. A newer Hitachi was detected OK. I never liked that comp with that board anyway. I need to build a new primary work station anyway. AMD 8 core 32GB RAM 1 SSD 5 SATA -- I can reuse that case I picked up a 250GB Samsung SSD EVO [MZ-75E250B/AM] for $68 on a special deal at Amazon. 218.3 GB free with the o/s Ubuntu 16.04 with the basic software I use -- (no servers yet) on my old workstation -- still very usable now with the new SSD and more memory. they are $89 USD now 500GB$158 USD $185 CAD is less Even though the other one is working -- I am going to gut it and reuse the case (ANTEC). Keep the working memory cards as spares for the older comps. newegg.com has an Intel 480GB SSD for $142 hmm never used one ... The problem I have always had with buying all the parts for a new computer was researching and shopping. But in 10 custom builds they have served me pretty well.

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AdultKing Raise Your Weapon Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Outback Australia Posts: 15,605	I use these in my iMacs for the main drive. Crucial MX300 750GB SSD They offer good price/performance. You won't need a special interface as they're SATA III.

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