Seagate 2TB Low power

[whippey]

Hey guys

Needing more HDD space and getting this for 2nd hand http://www.seagate.com/internal-hard-drives/desktop-hard-drives/barracuda-green/ - just wanting to know how badly it would effect gaming?

 

[Rickster]

I have that Hard Drive and it doesn't impact games much, but I don't recommend buying a 2nd hand Hard drive as it could fail if it has been damaged.

 

[whippey]

I have that Hard Drive and it doesn't impact games much, but I don't recommend buying a 2nd hand Hard drive as it could fail if it has been damaged.

thanks for the warning

 

[bdt]

If you can boot up from a flash drive with a Linux OS that has Disk Utility on it (Mint seems good...) you can get drive specs that will give you the data that will enable you to decide on whether the drive is worth buying.

 

[sajunky]

HDD defects can be hidden nicely during refurb process, but problems will come likely again. Disk Utility won't help in such case.

+1 to Rickster don't buy 2nd hand drives!

 

[Crowley]

I have that Hard Drive and it doesn't impact games much, but I don't recommend buying a 2nd hand Hard drive as it could fail if it has been damaged.

I have sold plenty of second hand hard drives and I haven't had any comebacks. It all depends on the seller I guess.

 

[Rickster]

I would rather buy a new one for R1178.76 Here than taking a risk and buy a 2nd hand one...

BTW how much is this 2nd hand HD?