combssm Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 I've got my eyes set on a new hard drive for my laptop. This is what I have now: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148184 The model is "de-activated." But I posted the link there so you can see the basic info. Brand: Seagate Series: Momentus 5400.3 Model: ST9160821AS Interface: SATA 1.5Gb/s Capacity: 160GB Cache: 8MB RPM: 5400 RPM Now, I want to stick with the Seagate brand. This is for a laptop so it needs to to be quiet. I would like to upgrade twice the space, so 320GB. If possible I would like to upgrade the speed to 7200rpm. I would like 16MB cache size too, sticking with the doubling method. Also go ahead and double SATA 1.5GB/s to SATA 3GB/s. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulktreg Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Are you after advice on which one to buy? Your laptop will probably only support SATA 1.5Gb/s hard drives so there is little point in buying a SATA 3.0GB/s unless you are planning to use it elsewhere in the future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
combssm Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Your laptop will probably only support SATA 1.5Gb/s hard drives so there is little point in buying a SATA 3.0GB/s unless you are planning to use it elsewhere in the future. Probably won't support SATA 3.0GB/s? I read somewhere SATA is forward and backwards compatible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulktreg Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Probably won't support SATA 3.0GB/s? I read somewhere SATA is forward and backwards compatible. I don't think your laptop will support SATA 300 but check? They are backward compatible so a SATA 300 hard drive will work OK. I was just thinking why spend the extra on SATA 300 when SATA 150 will do but the SATA 150's are a rare beast by the looks of it! This ones not a bad price! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
combssm Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 I'd be interested to find out if they are backwards compatible. I can't imagine how many people this has affected. My laptop is...2 years old. I really need some more space. It is a Sony laptop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulktreg Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 I'd be interested to find out if they are backwards compatible. I can't imagine how many people this has affected. My laptop is...2 years old. I really need some more space. It is a Sony laptop. There will be a jumper on the HDD to force it to run in SATA 150 mode. Info here under support > installation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
combssm Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 I'm so excited for a new hard drive that is going to have Windows 7 OH BOY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulktreg Posted October 11, 2010 Posted October 11, 2010 Good luck with the installation! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVIYTH0S Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I don't think your laptop will support SATA 300 but check? They are backward compatible so a SATA 300 hard drive will work OK. I was just thinking why spend the extra on SATA 300 when SATA 150 will do but the SATA 150's are a rare beast by the looks of it! This ones not a bad price! I have this drive and it's awesome. I wish I coulda got it for $70 too! You'll really like it though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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