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October 4, 2014 2:32:27 PM

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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a b G Storage
October 4, 2014 2:37:31 PM

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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October 4, 2014 6:19:28 PM

s_b2013 said:
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.


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...
or
http://pcpartpicker.com/mr/amazon/seagate-internal-hard...
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a b G Storage
October 6, 2014 6:52:05 AM

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

Hope this will help,
D_Know_WD
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October 10, 2014 6:40:33 PM

D_Know_WD said:
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#Tab...
WD Black: http://www.wdc.com/en/products/products.aspx?id=760

Hope this will help,
D_Know_WD


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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a b G Storage
October 11, 2014 2:54:51 AM

If the drives are the same size you can clone them, yes.
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a b G Storage
2 minutes ago

As long as the actual data on the source drive is less than the total space of the destination drive you can clone any size drive to any other size drive.
I would advise you to use Acronis True Image WD edition.

Acronis True Image WD: http://support.wdc.com/product/downloaddetail.asp?swid=...

Hope this will help,
D_Know_WD
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