7200RPM Vs. 5400rpm e3 sata station - PS3Hax Network

6ar · 09-14-2012

Hey guys,

I just received my e3 flasher and I have just one question. I'm planning to dual boot 4.25OFW and 3.55CFW rebug, so I need another hdd. I've been looking around but couldn't find an answer. I'm stuck between three 3.5 hdds.

Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm 2 TB 64mb cache(~$110)
Western Digital 2 TB WD Green variable 5400rpm 64mb cache(~$100)
Western Digital Caviar Black 2 TB 7200rpm 64mb cache(~$170)

I've read that using a 7200rpm as an internal could cause YLOD because of heat. However, using the e-sata station, it would be treated as internal, but it's outside the PS3. I'm leaning towards the 7200rpm for the increase in speed

So would that cause any problems?

ZenLight · 09-14-2012

In terms of the pricing and decent performance, I would get that
Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm 2 TB 64mb cache(~$110).

I would avoid the WD Green series, it actually boost of a variable RPM between 5400 - 7200 by some algorithm which is likely unstable. This means bad.

Ultimately just ensure that the dimensions of the HDDs fits your esata station.
If your afraid of heat issues, I recommend you get a PS3 cooler/fan extension.

JustThatDude · 09-14-2012

Like the above post said WD isn't the best quality brand out of the two also. So I would recommend using the Seagate

6ar · 09-14-2012

Thanks guys. But I wouldn't have to worry about the heat issues right? because the hdd wouldn't be inside the ps3

psyki · 09-14-2012

Originally Posted by 6ar

Thanks guys. But I wouldn't have to worry about the heat issues right? because the hdd wouldn't be inside the ps3

yep you answered that one :P

JustThatDude · 09-14-2012

Yeah but I'd go with the Seagate because of quality

hellsing9 · 09-14-2012

Cannot use >1TB as internal, not even in externalised tray

http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Talk:...internal_drive

Courtesy of @euss

R3QU13M · 09-14-2012

Out of curiosity, even though a hdd can be used internally but still not in the PS3 you will still have to keep each on them well ventilated or utilize cooling system to prevent any heat issues for example RSOD, YLOD, and GLOD.

hellsing9 · 09-14-2012

@R3QU13M Good airflow is the key of sucess. (So yes, you can add some extra coolers)

R3QU13M · 09-15-2012

Originally Posted by hellsing9

@R3QU13M Good airflow is the key of sucess. (So yes, you can add some extra coolers)

Thanks for the incite.

09-14-2012	#1
6ar Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 39 Likes: 9 Liked 8 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	7200RPM Vs. 5400rpm e3 sata station Hey guys, I just received my e3 flasher and I have just one question. I'm planning to dual boot 4.25OFW and 3.55CFW rebug, so I need another hdd. I've been looking around but couldn't find an answer. I'm stuck between three 3.5 hdds. Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm 2 TB 64mb cache(~$110) Western Digital 2 TB WD Green variable 5400rpm 64mb cache(~$100) Western Digital Caviar Black 2 TB 7200rpm 64mb cache(~$170) I've read that using a 7200rpm as an internal could cause YLOD because of heat. However, using the e-sata station, it would be treated as internal, but it's outside the PS3. I'm leaning towards the 7200rpm for the increase in speed So would that cause any problems?

09-14-2012	#3
JustThatDude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 454 Liked 329 Times in 234 Posts Mentioned: 69 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Like the above post said WD isn't the best quality brand out of the two also. So I would recommend using the Seagate __________________

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JustThatDude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 454 Liked 329 Times in 234 Posts Mentioned: 69 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah but I'd go with the Seagate because of quality __________________

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R3QU13M Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Death's Horizon Posts: 774 Likes: 251 Liked 196 Times in 150 Posts Mentioned: 65 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Out of curiosity, even though a hdd can be used internally but still not in the PS3 you will still have to keep each on them well ventilated or utilize cooling system to prevent any heat issues for example RSOD, YLOD, and GLOD. __________________ "Ha! Man you're so funny you should be comedian, God Damn! Unfortunately I am I just hide behind the tears of a clown"- Verse from "Beautiful" by 3M1N3M

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09-14-2012	#2
ZenLight Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 91 Likes: 7 Liked 10 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	In terms of the pricing and decent performance, I would get that Seagate Barracuda 7200rpm 2 TB 64mb cache(~$110). I would avoid the WD Green series, it actually boost of a variable RPM between 5400 - 7200 by some algorithm which is likely unstable. This means bad. Ultimately just ensure that the dimensions of the HDDs fits your esata station. If your afraid of heat issues, I recommend you get a PS3 cooler/fan extension.

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