Why is this HDD so cheap?

[Matt1990]

I will soon order parts to build a new PC and was wondering why this HDD was so cheap. Is there any reason this HDD would be bad for gaming? I noticed it is 7200 RPM and 64Mb cache... It is 1.5tb for $90. Or I could spend $30 more for a WD Caviar Black and also get 50% less room. What are your guys thoughts? I am ordering parts tonight so quick advice/responses would be appreciate. Thanks

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=744348&sku=TSD-1500AS4

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

It's a decent deal,1.5 for 90.00,not bad.

 

[Matt1990]

Is it as good as a WD Black for gaming though?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

You would not have a noticeable difference gaming but i think WD drives are more reliable.IMO

 

[dudewitbow]

the reason why caviar black is recommended is due to its warranty, and % chance of DOA is alot lower. other than that, your paying for about the same thing.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I've had good luck with both.I have two seagates as my video storage right now.I boot from my ssd.

 

[Matt1990]

So what do you guys think. Is it worth saving $30 and gaining 50% more storage? Also why doesn't the seagate have a name in the desciption, like Barracuda or one of the other lines that seagate makes

 

[dudewitbow]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148845

heres the newegg side of reviews for that model

 

[Matt1990]

link just sends me to newegg.com for some reason

 

[dudewitbow]

just search ST1500DM003 on newegg if it doesnt work

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148845

 

[Matt1990]

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