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i3OSS · 02-25-2003, 11:52 PM

I have seen both drives with the similar deals and they look pretty much the same to me. BUT which one would be better for the 8mb cache drives?

bailey · 02-26-2003, 12:03 AM

maxtor gets my vote

**Force Flow** · 02-26-2003, 12:05 AM

WD gets my vote. I've had 4 of them, and they have all performed quite well. They are fast and extremely quiet.

DrZaius · 02-26-2003, 12:16 AM

Either, I've used both Maxtor and WD drives with no problems. Just stay away from IBM.

Nuclear Krusader · 02-26-2003, 01:49 AM

I second DrZ opinion. I have an IBM DeskStar and it's running nicely, but it's from the era when they were made by IBM. Now that they are made by another company they have changed name: they are now DeathStars.

cmillion · 02-26-2003, 03:28 AM

I vote for Maxtor cause that's what's in this PC.

Spyda · 02-26-2003, 06:34 AM

WD, fast, quiet, nice

nothing to do with the fact i have one, none whatsoever

Hot Rod · 02-26-2003, 08:17 AM

Maxtor. I've had them in my builds and have been very happy with them.

TwoRails · 02-26-2003, 10:09 AM

Both are good, but I run only Maxtors.

TwoRails

***glc*** · 02-26-2003, 11:03 AM

They are both equivalent quality drives, but whatever you choose, go for one with a 3 year warranty. The WD "SE" (JB) drives have a 3 year, the only Maxtors that have a 3 year are the retail boxes that specifically say 3 year on them - and the new Maxline drives that start at 250 gigs.

Bushtree · 02-26-2003, 08:18 PM

WD gets my vote

Redo40 · 02-26-2003, 08:22 PM

Both are good drives. I prefer WD, they have been quieter than the Maxtor's that I have used.

i3OSS · 02-26-2003, 10:10 PM

WOAH, seems like a 50/50 to me. anyone one know the life expectancy on these bad boys are?

Fastfly · 02-26-2003, 10:12 PM

Spec wise the Maxtors do use ATA133 and I believe the WDs dont so that should give the Maxtors an Upper hand but that will still be unnoticable.

LawyerRon · 02-26-2003, 10:21 PM

I tend to use WD more lately but both have given me good results; flip a coin.

**Force Flow** · 02-26-2003, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fastfly
Spec wise the Maxtors do use ATA133 and I believe the WDs dont so that should give the Maxtors an Upper hand but that will still be unnoticable.

The ATA133 over the ATA100 is mainly just a sales gimmick. Not much of a difference at all.

plumerjr · 02-27-2003, 03:00 AM

I've got maxtors in both of my computers and haven't run into problems with either one.

Tuf · 02-27-2003, 04:26 AM

I think I have used everything but Maxtor over the years. I have really good luck with the JB series Western Digitals. I may be wrong but I think Maxtor's better drives are by reputation a little quieter. Either one should be a good choice.

TwoRails · 02-27-2003, 04:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Redo40
Both are good drives. I prefer WD, they have been quieter than the Maxtor's that I have used.

I think it might be the proverbial luck of the draw, as in my experiences, Maxtors have been the more quite drives! Maybe it's the old, 'if it was made on a Monday" thing... Don't know.

TwoRails

TwoRails · 02-27-2003, 05:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fastfly
Spec wise the Maxtors do use ATA133 and I believe the WDs dont so that should give the Maxtors an Upper hand but that will still be unnoticable.

I've not benched the WD / Maxtors side by side, but I have benched the Maxtor ATA 100 and ATA 133s in the same machine, and yes, the ATA 133s are faster. And, of course, the ATA 133 8MB cache's are still faster yet!

TwoRails

TwoRails · 02-27-2003, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by i3OSS
WOAH, seems like a 50/50 to me. anyone one know the life expectancy on these bad boys are?

Both makers state their MTBF, but can't remember them off hand. I've used Maxtor exclusively for at least 15 years and can say I've never "worn one out"!

When I upgrade, I put the smallest one I have around into a spare parts build or the like. My sister's machine has my old 20 giger in it (it was one of the first ones out) and it's still running like a charm.

TwoRails

Redo40 · 02-27-2003, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by TwoRails
I think it might be the proverbial luck of the draw, as in my experiences, Maxtors have been the more quite drives! Maybe it's the old, 'if it was made on a Monday" thing... Don't know.

TwoRails

Yeah, I agree with you on that one TwoRails!

ammo · 02-27-2003, 12:29 PM

are seagates any good?

whargoul · 02-27-2003, 03:30 PM

Maybe the fluid bearing Maxtors are quiet, but I've got a non-fluid-bearing and its a loud bugger when seeking.

TwoRails · 02-28-2003, 04:53 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by whargoul
Maybe the fluid bearing Maxtors are quiet, but I've got a non-fluid-bearing and its a loud bugger when seeking.

JUst curious, whargoul, but how old is it?? Is the noise present only when it's working hard? What type of noise is it??

haggisinlondon · 02-28-2003, 06:20 AM

Must agree with ibm complaint. My brother had one and it gave endless hassles. he now has a WD and no problems since.

Confused · 02-28-2003, 08:44 AM

Between those two, price and availability would be deciding factor.
Chas

***glc*** · 02-28-2003, 09:57 AM

I hear that the new Seagates are good drives, but with their recent history, it's gonna be a while before I trust them again. Also, supposedly the new IBM 120GXP drives are good, our builder is using the 40 gig 2mb cache version of that one and we haven't had a bad one yet.

I personally will stick with WD at the present time, but if I need to I would trust a Maxtor.

whargoul · 02-28-2003, 02:24 PM

I bought the drive about 3 months ago, though who knows exactly how old it is since it was one with a 3 year warrenty. And yes I mean it's somewhat noisy when say loading up a game or a few programs at once. Right now sitting idle it's fine.

TwoRails · 02-28-2003, 05:15 PM

Hi whargoul,

Some / most Maxtors can be put into two modes: faster, but noisier, and quite but slower. You can find the utility that switches between the two at Maxor's site. If that doesn't change the noise, and you feel the noise is excessive or abnormal, Maxtor's tech support / return routine is very good, so drop them an email.

TwoRails

02-25-2003, 11:52 PM	#1
i3OSS The Procrastinator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,653	.:Maxtor:. or .:Western Digital:. I have seen both drives with the similar deals and they look pretty much the same to me. BUT which one would be better for the 8mb cache drives? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Force Flow Barefoot on the Moon! Staff Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northeastern USA Posts: 13,285	WD gets my vote. I've had 4 of them, and they have all performed quite well. They are fast and extremely quiet. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ There are two secrets to staying young, being happy, and achieving success. You have to laugh and find humor every day, and you have to have a dream.

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02-26-2003, 03:28 AM	#6
cmillion Member (9 bit) Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Oregon, USA Posts: 294	I vote for Maxtor cause that's what's in this PC. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Hot Rod Member (9 bit) Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 413	Maxtor. I've had them in my builds and have been very happy with them. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	Both are good, but I run only Maxtors. TwoRails Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-26-2003, 11:03 AM	#10
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 36,459	They are both equivalent quality drives, but whatever you choose, go for one with a 3 year warranty. The WD "SE" (JB) drives have a 3 year, the only Maxtors that have a 3 year are the retail boxes that specifically say 3 year on them - and the new Maxline drives that start at 250 gigs. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Bushtree Member (10 bit) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 537	WD gets my vote Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-26-2003, 08:22 PM	#12
Redo40 Member (12 bit) Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Arkansas Posts: 2,170	Both are good drives. I prefer WD, they have been quieter than the Maxtor's that I have used. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Roger "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -Confucius

02-26-2003, 10:10 PM	#13
i3OSS The Procrastinator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,653	WOAH, seems like a 50/50 to me. anyone one know the life expectancy on these bad boys are? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-26-2003, 10:12 PM	#14
Fastfly Aerospace Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: MN, USA Posts: 1,177	Spec wise the Maxtors do use ATA133 and I believe the WDs dont so that should give the Maxtors an Upper hand but that will still be unnoticable. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ FastFly

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LawyerRon The Gavel Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 6,311	I tend to use WD more lately but both have given me good results; flip a coin. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ "To speak ill of others is a dishonest way of praising ourselves"

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plumerjr Member (8 bit) Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Providence,RI Posts: 156	I've got maxtors in both of my computers and haven't run into problems with either one. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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Tuf Member (12 bit) Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 3,261	I think I have used everything but Maxtor over the years. I have really good luck with the JB series Western Digitals. I may be wrong but I think Maxtor's better drives are by reputation a little quieter. Either one should be a good choice. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-27-2003, 12:29 PM	#23
ammo Member (9 bit) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 487	are seagates any good? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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whargoul Member (9 bit) Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 338	Maybe the fluid bearing Maxtors are quiet, but I've got a non-fluid-bearing and its a loud bugger when seeking. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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haggisinlondon Member (8 bit) Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: London, UK Posts: 133	Must agree with ibm complaint. My brother had one and it gave endless hassles. he now has a WD and no problems since. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 36,459	I hear that the new Seagates are good drives, but with their recent history, it's gonna be a while before I trust them again. Also, supposedly the new IBM 120GXP drives are good, our builder is using the 40 gig 2mb cache version of that one and we haven't had a bad one yet. I personally will stick with WD at the present time, but if I need to I would trust a Maxtor. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-28-2003, 02:24 PM	#29
whargoul Member (9 bit) Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 338	I bought the drive about 3 months ago, though who knows exactly how old it is since it was one with a 3 year warrenty. And yes I mean it's somewhat noisy when say loading up a game or a few programs at once. Right now sitting idle it's fine. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Last edited by whargoul; 02-28-2003 at 02:27 PM.

02-28-2003, 05:15 PM	#30
TwoRails Member (14 bit) Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: The Great NorthWest Posts: 12,594	Hi whargoul, Some / most Maxtors can be put into two modes: faster, but noisier, and quite but slower. You can find the utility that switches between the two at Maxor's site. If that doesn't change the noise, and you feel the noise is excessive or abnormal, Maxtor's tech support / return routine is very good, so drop them an email. TwoRails Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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