Where to get a bigger HD from?

[small358786]

I was looking at fitting a bigger HDD and wondered where people would recommend to get one from?
I know 5400rpm is the "limit" in terms of speed but I take it 4200rpm would be okay as well?
Thanks.

 

[MattZani]

Why is 5400 RPM the limit?

 

[BluntY]

http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/95619/rb/26926704375
and
http://www.ebuyer.com/UK/product/108782/rb/26926704375

both should work fine

Why is 5400 RPM the limit?

It's not, but 5400rpm drives and 7200rpm drives have both been tested with virtually equal performance.

 

[small358786]

Why is 5400 RPM the limit?

I read that ones over 5400rpm might be a bit noisier and generate more heat.
Whilst it isn't a "limit" as such if it keeps it quietier and cooler then I will stick with 5400rpm.

 

[small358786]

I have ordered a 160GB one in the end,should have it by Tuesday.
Does anyone know if there are any sort of jumper pins like there used to be that have to be set before it is fitted?

 

[iddqd]

Is there a limit to the size of hdd it can take?

 

[small358786]

Is there a limit to the size of hdd it can take?

I dont think so,the limit comes from the fact the biggest ones of the right type are currently 200GB I beleive.

 

[MattZani]

yep, but if size advances, we may hit a barrier like the PSP.