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My hard drive is clicking excessively so I'm going to replace it. The current hard drive is a 1 TB WD10EARS. Should I go with the same hard drive and if not what would be would be a good replacement for this. Since we purchased the computer we have yet to use even half of the space so I don't think I need anything bigger. This computer is strictly for email, internet searching and photo viewing etc.
 
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D_Know_WD
After you don't have another drive bay, you can just perform the cloning process with a USB to SATA adapter/cable. I can't really recommend you a specific model or brand for that one though.

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D_Know_WD
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WD Black is always a good choice.
Seagate Barracuda is nice and cheap generally, but less reliable.

I'm using a Toshiba 3.5" 2TB drive myself, which is a rebranded Hitachi. Hitachi used to be top of the line when it came to reliability. Can't speak for it myself yet because I haven't had it for very long, but it should be good. The price is right too.
 
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Hi - Consider an "enterprise" level hdd, they are generally going to have a longer mtbf than the more
popular (cheaper) models. Something like this if it fits within your budget:

http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/amazon/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st31000524ns
or
http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/amazon/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000nm0011
 
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Hi there s_b2013,

As you need a HDD for general computing(e-mailing, browsing, etc) any SATA 3, 5400/7200 RPM drive will suit your needs.
In case you decide to go with WD again, I would suggest you to check out the WD Blue. The WD Green(which you currently have) is primarily designed to be used as a secondary storage.
The WD Black that Vexillarius mentioned, is considered to be a premium product with 5 years of limited warranty, thus falling in a slightly higher price range.

WD Blue: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=770#Tab2
WD Black: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=760

Hope this will help,
D_Know_WD
 
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D_Know_WD, thanks for your reply. If I go with a new WD HDD, Blue, Black or otherwise if it is the same size will I be able to clone the new drive? And if so any suggestions on the best way to make the clone. There are docking stations for this but is this the best way.
 
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Thanks for the reply. My computer doesn't have an additional drive bay but does have an optical drive. The Acronis True Image user manual stated that I could remove the optic drive and install the second drive in that location. Would that be the best way or could I buy an inexpensive cloning dock. And if buying a dock what would you recommend. Hopefully I will only need to use this a couple of times.

 
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I'm concerned that the hard drive is so unstable that I won't be able to down load and run Acronis True Image WD so I'm wondering if I wouldn't be better off going with a duplicator. I'll try to download Acronis True Image WD,

Would this be a good duplicator?

http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-eSATA-Drive-Docking-Station/dp/B001IOPIRM/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1415499397&sr=1-1&keywords=hard+drive+duplicator

 
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Thanks a lot for the help. I bought a new WD Blue 1 TB HDD along with a Star Tech duplicator. Cloned the old green hard drive to the new blue one and installed the new drive. We're up and running like a new computer. I did buy a new OEM copy of windows 7 in case the cloning didn't work but didn't have to use it. I'm just going to keep that in case I may need it later for one of our other machines.
Thanks again.
 
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