WD Blue or WD Black: noticeable performance/sound difference?

Ben Gincley

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Nov 29, 2013
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From what I have read, Seagate is much less reliable than WD.

Therefore, I am looking for a 1TB storage solution to complement my 120gb SSD on which I run my OS and primary programs.

Is there a considerable difference in performance while running large GB games (15+GB) and other programs?

Also, is the sound difference between the two noticeable? I prefer quiet machines, and keep my case fans on quietest unless running very resource-hungry games/programs, so with a nearly silent system, will I notice the noise of the WD Black?

If the sound is noticeable, is it worth the increased performance?