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Daniel asked in Computers & InternetHardwareDesktops · 8 years ago

Buying a new SATA Hard Drive?

Hello!

I have a Seagate SATA 320GB Harddrive.

It is, so I am told anyways, about to `fail`, its clicking randomly :/

Nothin I can do about that...

So here is where I need help:

Deciding what type of SATA harddrive to get..

QUESTIONS:

1) How do I find out if my Hard Drive is 2.5″ or 3.5″?

2) What things do I have to consider when choosing one?

3) Do I have to worry about different types of connections,cables etc...?

4) This is off Topic: If I get a new, empty HDD, how do I download (gimme a link?) and install Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit TEST Version?

Well that would be it...I will give 10 points to best answer...Thanks

PS: If you need any additional info, tell me.

You can contact me on facebook : Daniel Bocotan (with an Anonymous picture )

Thanks again!

Update:

Thanks Batman but I meant how do I find out if I have 2.5 or 3.5 coz I heard in some new desktop computers, there are 2.5s...

PS: I have desktop which is 17.5 CM WIDE..

Update 2:

And also basically what I REALLY need help in is cables and compatibility...

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  • ?
    8 years ago
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    1st from it wide size it

    2nd the rpm take one with 7200 rpm and sata 6 gb/sec and make sure u have that connector on ur mobo , don't chose seagate or caviar green cuz they are the same performance and get the WD caviar Black or Blue and get the 64 cache

    3rd yes make sure u have SATA connector or ATA the ATA is old and not that good with transfer

    make sure u have sata power connector or HDD power connector

    4th go to bios make it as boot drive and make sure ur bios support it and what is ur motherboard

    I can't give u video on bios it has different version . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCgFYNLzn18

  • ?
    Lv 6
    8 years ago

    desktops use 3.2" drives laptops use 2.5' drives.

    You can torrent a copy of Win 7 Ultimate as long as your product key is valid and you still know it (Should be a label towards the back of your computer has 25 digit product key)

    You cant use a win 7 pro lic key for win 7 ultimate.... etc.

    try and get the most storage for the least money, make sure if you get a desktop its a 7200 RPM drive.

  • Anonymous
    8 years ago

    i agree with batman, maby get a SSD instead

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