X3 + New HDD- What type of HDD should I get?

[austins]

I've looked every where and read HDD replacement tutorials and cant find anything telling what type of HD to get to replace the Xbox HDD. I noticed on all the mod websites they have 2mb cache instead of 8mb, does this matter? I need a quick response so I can order a new HDD to replace my xbox one. I will have X3 installed, does that make a difference? I've been looking at a Hitachi 250gb HD with 8mb cache. Just a quick response explaining what type of drive I should get would be greatly appreciated.

thanks guys,
Austin

 

[bvic01]

any IDE drive will work. as long as it is IDE, then you will have no problems.

 

[austins]

thanks, thats all i neeeded to hear before I ordered a drive.

 

[mitpat]

the extra cache doesn't make any difference as the xbox doesn't use it

 

[yourM0M]

higher rpm drives put out more heat.....so u may want to do the 12v fan mod...but ive never seen a 250gb at only 5400rpm's also

 

[mitpat]

ive got a 200GB WD at 7200rpm and 8mb cache and have no heat problems though its er upside down

 

[yourM0M]

ive got a 200GB WD at 7200rpm and 8mb cache and have no heat problems though its er upside down

o ya i think flipping that hdd ive been having issues with fixed it....havent heard any more complaints from the guy about it

 

[mitpat]

was that hard drive overheating the processor, mine was jumping to 90 in just a few seconds and i was like WTF

 

[yourM0M]

was that hard drive overheating the processor, mine was jumping to 90 in just a few seconds and i was like WTF

nah not imediately.....it would take 1-2 hours and then freeze....i never have seen the actual temp...i havent even seen it freeze.....

 

[XCronus]

what temps are normal (safe) for an xbox with a new hd?

 

[mitpat]

i would say anything over 70 probably is a bit dodgy, one or two degrees over is ok but into the 80s and its looking like a big problem

 

[NeOnRaBbIt]

i would say anything over 70 probably is a bit dodgy, one or two degrees over is ok but into the 80s and its looking like a big problem

you mean in farenheit or celcius? my box is always above 100f and cpu will get to about 145f while gaming..

 

[Dinh]

You should get the Maxtor Diamond Mac 120gb. Cheap, fast, quiet and cool

 

[NeOnRaBbIt]

im using a maxtor diamond max 9 200gb. works fine as any other hdd would. I an't really tell you its the best hdd because i never had a chance to try out any other brands. I don't really think theres a difference in performance between brand when your looking for a drive for your xbox.

 

[Telexen]

The first generation of 7200rpm HDDs got hot...but since then manufacturers have introduced a number of things to cool and quiet them down. The 250gb Maxtor I have in my box runs at less than 25c...I ran it in my computer for 2 months. Only my oldest 40gb 7200rpm drive runs at over 30c...which still isn't bad at all

 

[umpa]

I have a Maxtor 300GB and an IBM 30GB in one of my boxes. I dont have any issues with it (except I have no DVD )

If some one can throw me a link to a tut about modding a PC dvd it would be very cool.

**edit Dont bother I have bought a new One

 

[XCronus]

you mean in farenheit or celcius? my box is always above 100f and cpu will get to about 145f while gaming..

wouldnt this be too hot, even in farenheit.....?

 

[HarshReality]

What I plan on is simple enough, not going to go high end in a moderate box but I found a 120G at 5400 would rather find @ 250 or there abouts but the price isnt too bad. As I have ordered from em before it isnt too bad of a business I had a ZIP drive I wanted an EIDE PCI adapter for I ordered one at 24.00 but somebody should have told the shipper not to use product for packing material. There were 3 in the box but I only got billed for the one.

http://store.yahoo.com/3btech/whlamadate12.html


Opps as quick as I typed this out....
http://www.24x7pc.com/storagemaxtor.htm

Maxtor 5A300J0 300GB EIDE ATA133 5400rpm
Capacity: 300 GB
Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
Buffer Size: 2 MB
Maximum External Burst Transfer Rate: 133 MB/s
Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate per Single Drive: 46 MB/s
Average Seek Time: < 10.0 ms
Discs/Heads (Max): 4/8

$193.94

 

[prism_emf]

If you want to keep it cool, the best option currently on the market are the Samsung V80 series drives. 5400 rpm, 1 or 2 platters. I have the 160 gig model, works wonders and is cool to the touch even after extended periods.

Oh, and you won't see a speed difference between the 5400/7200 rpm models or 2/8 megs cache on an Xbox (unless you're running Linux)...

 

[XCronus]

Quote:
you mean in farenheit or celcius? my box is always above 100f and cpu will get to about 145f while gaming..


wouldnt this be too hot, even in farenheit.....?

man....thats lame......i quoted myself.....
can someone answer this?