Hardware PS3 FAT Changing HDD 80GB for something bigger

[Greg1204]

Hi
So i have PS3 fat CECHLO4 80GB HDD included, im running on CFW 4.82 CEX Cobra 7.55.
I want to change my HDD for better one, and i have a few questions.

I know i have to buy 2.5 SATA HDD, but there are SATA 1,2 and 3, whats the diffrence between them?

Should i buy 5200 or 7200? I think thats the speed of how fast the files are exchanged. Which one is better? I read somewhere that it doesnt make much diffrence in ps3, is it true?

When i buy the HDD im gonna transfer all saves on usb stick. But whats with my CFW? is it gonna stay on console when im gonna change HDD or not?
I read that you have to make a soft downloading after changing HDD, so how do i save my CFW?

 

[Deleted User]

Hi
So i have PS3 fat CECHLO4 80GB HDD included, im running on CFW 4.82 CEX Cobra 7.55.
I want to change my HDD for better one, and i have a few questions.

I know i have to buy 2.5 SATA HDD, but there are SATA 1,2 and 3, whats the diffrence between them?

Should i buy 5200 or 7200? I think thats the speed of how fast the files are exchanged. Which one is better? I read somewhere that it doesnt make much diffrence in ps3, is it true?

When i buy the HDD im gonna transfer all saves on usb stick. But whats with my CFW? is it gonna stay on console when im gonna change HDD or not?
I read that you have to make a soft downloading after changing HDD, so how do i save my CFW?

1. 1.5TB is max internal - 7200rpm has slightly faster load times with slightly more heat

2. You can do a backup 1st and restore after HDD upgrade

3. PS3 will ask for same or higher system version after HDD swap - Use Rebug 4.82x or Ferrox 4.83 and your good - Will need flash drive or USB stick with fat 32 format to install CFW on new HDD

 

[Greg1204]

But what bout SATA 1,2,3? Whats the diffrence between them?

 

[RaptorDMG]

Basically all HDD's are now sata 3 and they will work fine in the ps3

 

[Greg1204]

https://allegro.pl/oferta/dysk-twardy-hitachi-500gb-2-5-5400-8mb-sata-iii-7034250732

How bout that one? Is it gonna work? Are performance will be better than orginal ps3 HDD?

 

[RaptorDMG]

That would work and the speed would stay near the same maybe a little higher as the original hdd is 5400rpm, if you only care for speed then an ssd is your best bet

 

[Greg1204]

I care more for having it for a longest possible time. So overheating and quality is my priorority.