WD Blue vs Seagate BarraCuda

The Mysterious Warrior · Oct 19, 2018

Currently I am planning to upgrade my main HDD but I cannot decide whether to go with more storage or higher speed.
I am using my PC mainly for gaming and I have 2 options on the local store here in my country
The first one is WD Blue 4TB (5400 rpm) for 2000 EGP
https://www.amazon.com/WD-Blue-4TB-Hard-Drive/dp/B013HNYV8I?fbclid=IwAR24FaK77r4XrJ7AwsInqSWxMxUivqZUo9YeX1BwiZ0a-Nf2RqsI3NR0OIk
The second one is Seagate BarraCuda 2TB (7200 rpm) for 1200 EGP
https://www.amazon.com/Seagate-BarraCuda-3-5-Inch-Internal-ST2000DM006/dp/B01IEKG402

SkyNetRising · Oct 19, 2018

If you want to install games on the drive, then go with faster speed.
If you want to store your media files, then go with more storage.

Or better go with 1TB SSD for games plus 4TB HDD for media storage.

st4rburst · Oct 19, 2018

Personal experience, the wd blue is fine for games, at least the 1tb i use is... but its a 7200 rpm drive. Have you considered using multiple of the lower size wd blue?

My barracuda drive i actually disabled because it screams like a banshee.

Cant tell you if thats the norm, but its enough to put me off barracuda for life.

Spinachy · Oct 19, 2018

BEWARE !!!!! THAT SEAGATE IS ALSO A 5400 RPM DRIVE. You can see the specs on the Seagate web site here : https://www.seagate.com/www-content/datasheets/pdfs/3-5-barracudaDS1900-11-1806GB-en_GB.pdf

The Seagate "Barracuda" series come in both 5400rpm and 7200rpm versions. The 7200rpm versions are almost unobtainable - retailers seem to sell only the 5400rpm version, since it is cheaper.

If you want a 7200rpm Seagate, you mush choose one of the "Barracuda PRO" drives, and not the "Barracuda".

I have had good experiences with both WD and Seagate drives. If you want to see a comparison of reliability, read this : https://www.tomshardware.com/news/backblaze-q417-hdd-reliability-report,36452.html

seagate_surfer · Oct 19, 2018

Spinachy :

The BarraCuda model ST2000DM006 the OP posted is a 7200 RPM drive as stated in the data sheet. (3rd sheet)

Spinachy · Oct 20, 2018

OOOPS !!!! SORRY !!!! I see I looked at the wrong drive in the datasheet- I read specs for the ST2000DM005, instead of the ST2000DM006 !!!!!!! Apologies !!!

The Mysterious Warrior · Oct 20, 2018

SkyNetRising :

Actually, I am pretty low on budget. So, I am looking for a cheap solution.

The Mysterious Warrior · Oct 20, 2018

Considering that the Seagate has a 7200 rpm, Does this mean It will be good enough ?

Spinachy · Oct 22, 2018

Personally I prefer a 7200RPM drive. It is true that they are a bit noisier, but my PC sits under my desk, and I wear headphones when gaming, so it does not bother me.

seagate_surfer · Oct 22, 2018

Spinachy :

No worries, it can happen to anyone.

seagate_surfer · Oct 22, 2018

The Mysterious Warrior :

It will do what you need it to do especially as you are on a budget.

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