Seagate 2TB FireCuda Gaming SSHD SATA 6GB/s 64MB Cache 2.5-Inch Hard Drive US $74.20 (~AU $98) Delivered @ Amazon

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poporange630 on 24/11/2017 - 23:31 amazon.com (380 clicks)
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Best price I've ever seen. Also easily the cheapest when compared to local stock. (~$130 at best)
An SSHD will perform much better than traditional HDD while keeping the capacity and maintains a low price.
Ideal for game drive, program drive or Hard Drive for gaming consoles like Xbox One or PS4.

https://camelcamelcamel.com/Seagate-FireCuda-Gaming-2-5-Inch…

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  Geekomatic on 24/11/2017 - 23:48

  Quick query:

  I have a 1TB HDD in my HTPC.

  If I clone to this, any extra, "best steps" during format of new SSD?

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  UncommonName on 25/11/2017 - 01:07

  It appears that this drive is actually slower than traditional HDDs.
  Can anyone shed some light on this?

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    [Deactivated] on 25/11/2017 - 01:27

    Not according to their data sheet.
    Here's a link - spec sheet links at the bottom.

    I've never heard of these drives till now, but i like what i see.
    5 year warranty - they seem to have confidence in them.
    $149 @ MSY.

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      UncommonName on 25/11/2017 - 01:29

      The 2.5" one is on sale, which is 5400rpm. The 3.5" one is 7200rpm.

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        [Deactivated] on 25/11/2017 - 01:32

        Yeah i know - that's what i'm talking about.
        The page i gave links to both.

        Here's the data sheet, here's the Product Manual.

        From Product Manual:

        These drives provide the following key features:
        • 1000 Gs non-operating shock and 400 Gs of operating shock.
        • 128MB buffer.
        • 5400-RPM spindle speed.
        • Flash-accelerated drives combining 8GB NAND technology with massive HDD storage capacity up to 2TB.
        • Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention.
        • High instantaneous (burst) data-transfer rates (up to 6Gb/s).
        • MTC TechnologyTM, proprietary data flow management.
        • Native Command Queuing (NCQ) with command ordering.
        • Quiet operation. Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) motor.
        • SeaToolsTM diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
        • Shingled magnetic recording with perpendicular magnetic recording heads/media.
        • State-of-the-art cache and on-the-fly error-correction algorithms.
        • Support for Read Multiple and Write Multiple commands.
        • Support for S.M.A.R.T. drive monitoring and reporting.
        • Worldwide Name (WWN) capability uniquely identifies the drive.

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        UncommonName on 25/11/2017 - 01:36

        @AngryChicken: 5 yr warranty and 8GB MLC Nand, would have bought the 2.5" one by now had it been 7200RPM. Decisions decisions…

        I need continuous fast speed, not fast boot time (Don't game myself and OS is on SSD).

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        [Deactivated] on 25/11/2017 - 01:46

        @bargainaus:

        Here's a review of the 3.5", but the same principles probably apply.

        Bit of an issue with just having 8G NAND.

        Dunno, might go for it anyway.
        I've bought one of those fast Dell Optiplex boxes with an i7 in it, and was going to stick an SSD into it, plus a 2G Standard 3.5" HDD, but might just stick one of these into it instead. Don't have an SSD on me and they're expensive, even for a 120G.

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        UncommonName on 25/11/2017 - 01:48

        @AngryChicken: Thanks. That review killed my urge, pass.

        How about this one? - https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=1Z4-002P-00…

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        [Deactivated] on 25/11/2017 - 01:55

        @bargainaus:

        Refurbished HDD.
        Not for me - too many failures with new ones…

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        UncommonName on 25/11/2017 - 01:57

        @AngryChicken: Fair enough. I guess I will wait for a better deal on a basic 7200RPM HDD.

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    MissKitty on 25/11/2017 - 02:48

    +2

    I've got one of these in my laptop, but only as a storage drive. Can't really notice the difference. Frequently accessed files are faster, but it's not huge. For real world use there's next to no difference.

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  Geekomatic on 26/11/2017 - 00:37

  I went with a 256GB Evo SSD for OS & a 600GB WD Raptor (10k rpm) for storage. It's fast enough for me….

  ;)