Is this HD compatable with the new Mac Pro?

supernovastar · Jan 13, 2008, 11:10 AM

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=HD-120-WD

Hey, I've just ordered one of the new Mac Pros (2.8Ghz) with the 8800GT, and since I'm having to wait a couple of weeks for delivery I thought I'd order some HDs that I will be needing.

I'm totally new to customizing a Mac Pro so was just wondering if anyone can tell me if this Hard Drive will be compatable?

I'm planning on using it as a back up drive for all my images, so I obviously want to make sure i purchase the correct drive.

Any feedback would be great.

Cheers

Nugget · Jan 13, 2008, 11:13 AM

Yep. It'll plug in just fine. Enjoy your new machine!

Edit: Do consider using Time Machine for your backing up. It really is a brilliant solution and is better than trying to do your backups "by hand"

Nick T. · Jan 13, 2008, 12:16 PM

The 500GB WD Caviar drives have given me excellent service as data drives in several Windows boxes. They are fast, very quiet, and don't generate an excessive amount of heat.

The 150GB WD Raptor is even faster, just as quiet, and makes an outstanding boot drive.

These drives will slip right into your Mac Pro's drive bays.

Enjoy your new computer!

brendon2020 · Jan 13, 2008, 12:46 PM

what drives do the pro's comes with? WD, Maxtor?

supernovastar · Jan 13, 2008, 01:42 PM

Thanks very much folks.

I've just ordered the 500GB version to use for Time Machine, and one of the 150GB 10,000RPM to use as a scratch disk for PS.

Bass108 · Jan 13, 2008, 03:55 PM

i've heard oem is iffy
because the firmware sometimes is different plus the warranty is usually nulled...its a big thing to have warranties for your hard drives.

firmware isn't necessarily a big issue but if you say get your drive from IBM and want to put it in your mac it may

Jan 13, 2008, 11:10 AM	#1
supernovastar macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2007	Is this HD compatable with the new Mac Pro? http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...odid=HD-120-WD Hey, I've just ordered one of the new Mac Pros (2.8Ghz) with the 8800GT, and since I'm having to wait a couple of weeks for delivery I thought I'd order some HDs that I will be needing. I'm totally new to customizing a Mac Pro so was just wondering if anyone can tell me if this Hard Drive will be compatable? I'm planning on using it as a back up drive for all my images, so I obviously want to make sure i purchase the correct drive. Any feedback would be great. Cheers
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Jan 13, 2008, 11:13 AM	#2
Nugget macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Houston Texas USA	Yep. It'll plug in just fine. Enjoy your new machine! Edit: Do consider using Time Machine for your backing up. It really is a brilliant solution and is better than trying to do your backups "by hand" __________________ I'm a geek. I have a bunch of Macs. I drank the Kool-Aid. I like cars, airplanes, music, and Unix.
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Jan 13, 2008, 12:16 PM	#3
Nick T. macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SoCal	The 500GB WD Caviar drives have given me excellent service as data drives in several Windows boxes. They are fast, very quiet, and don't generate an excessive amount of heat. The 150GB WD Raptor is even faster, just as quiet, and makes an outstanding boot drive. These drives will slip right into your Mac Pro's drive bays. Enjoy your new computer!
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Jan 13, 2008, 12:46 PM	#4
brendon2020 macrumors 6502 Join Date: Jul 2007	what drives do the pro's comes with? WD, Maxtor?
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Jan 13, 2008, 01:42 PM	#5
supernovastar Thread Starter macrumors newbie Join Date: Oct 2007	Thanks very much folks. I've just ordered the 500GB version to use for Time Machine, and one of the 150GB 10,000RPM to use as a scratch disk for PS.
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Jan 13, 2008, 03:55 PM	#6
Bass108 macrumors member Join Date: Oct 2007	i've heard oem is iffy because the firmware sometimes is different plus the warranty is usually nulled...its a big thing to have warranties for your hard drives. firmware isn't necessarily a big issue but if you say get your drive from IBM and want to put it in your mac it may
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