Hardware best hard drive for ps3?

[pikachu945]

I have a 160gb hard drive in my ps3 slim now and I only have 5.3gb left
I was wondering if this is a limited to storage space? these are the ones I want to buy
but I need more opinions

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?...9-125-_-Product
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?...2-242-_-Product

 

[MelodieOctavia]

WD Scorpio blue 320GB 7200rpm is what I have in mine, and its blazing fast compared to the stock drive

 

[luke_c]

Both are fine but if you care for speeds then get a 7200rpm drive, just make sure it is 2.5".

 

[pikachu945]

does 7200 rpm make a difference in noise level too?

 

[jalaneme]

does 7200 rpm make a difference in noise level too?

Nope, it doesn't

 

[qlum]

it maybe better to buy a 500gb/640gb/1tb hdd since if you ran out with a 160gb you will have the same in 1/2 years with a 320 one it maybe better to just spend twice the money on a 1tb one

 

[OneUp]

Only up to 750gb drives exist currently in the 2.5" domain.

 

[Creamy Goodness]

Seagate Momentus XT 500GB Solid State Hybrid SATA Drive 2.5IN

 

[qlum]

Only up to 750gb drives exist currently in the 2.5" domain.

nope: http://www.samsung.com/global/business/hdd...0&ppmi=1219
up to 1tb

 

[pikachu945]

I purchased a WD Blue Scorpio 320GB 7200rpm and a 1 TB external hard drive

 

[mechadylan]

Only up to 750gb drives exist currently in the 2.5" domain.

nope: http://www.samsung.com/global/business/hdd...0&ppmi=1219

This drive is 12.5 mm in height. Max height for either PS3 phat or slim is 9 mm. 750GB is the current max storage for a 2.5", internal, 9 mm thick HDD.

EDIT: BTW, for an external I use this: http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/9796...nal-Hard-Drive/
Good price and it was within walking distance from my work ... and it comes pre-formatted to FAT32 right out of the box!

 

[pikachu945]

this is the one I purchased will it fit in my ps3?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?...N82E16822136280

 

[mechadylan]

this is the one I purchased will it fit in my ps3?
http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?...N82E16822136280

Yes.

 

[pikachu945]

so will my games like black ops load faster?

 

[luke_c]

Well if you are running the game from the hard drive certainly.

 

[qlum]

Only up to 750gb drives exist currently in the 2.5" domain.

nope: http://www.samsung.com/global/business/hdd...0&ppmi=1219

This drive is 12.5 mm in height. Max height for either PS3 phat or slim is 9 mm. 750GB is the current max storage for a 2.5", internal, 9 mm thick HDD.

EDIT: BTW, for an external I use this: http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/9796...nal-Hard-Drive/
Good price and it was within walking distance from my work ... and it comes pre-formatted to FAT32 right out of the box!

oops I was confused since 12.5mm hdd's are also called 2.5

 

[mechadylan]

Only up to 750gb drives exist currently in the 2.5" domain.

nope: http://www.samsung.com/global/business/hdd...0&ppmi=1219

This drive is 12.5 mm in height. Max height for either PS3 phat or slim is 9 mm. 750GB is the current max storage for a 2.5", internal, 9 mm thick HDD.

EDIT: BTW, for an external I use this: http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/9796...nal-Hard-Drive/
Good price and it was within walking distance from my work ... and it comes pre-formatted to FAT32 right out of the box!

oops I was confused since 12.5mm hdd's are also called 2.5

Actually, you were right the first time. 2.5" refers to the size of the platter inside of the case. These hdds come in 9mm and 12.5mm thickness as one has 2 platters while the latter has 3. All other dimension are the same.

 

[qlum]

I know but still they won't fit without modding

 

[mechadylan]

so will my games like black ops load faster?

Are you referring to the game data or the game itself? I'm not certain that a 7200 rpm will have a noticeable difference over a 5400 rpm in a PS3. In fact, if you're referring to a jb'd PS3 (apologies in advance if you're not,) the 5400 rpm hdds are preferred as people with the faster ones have reported audio clipping during FMV with 7200 rpm hdds.

 

[pikachu945]

so will my games like black ops load faster?

Are you referring to the game data or the game itself? I'm not certain that a 7200 rpm will have a noticeable difference over a 5400 rpm in a PS3. In fact, if you're referring to a jb'd PS3 (apologies in advance if you're not,) the 5400 rpm hdds are preferred as people with the faster ones have reported audio clipping during FMV with 7200 rpm hdds.

im sure a 7200 rpm wont matter lol