Just a word of advice concerning a hard drive upgrade:
I started a thread where I upgraded my HD to a 500gb internal drive. It definitely made a difference in terms of space, however my computer now runs hotter. For example if I play some Zombie Panic! Source or Sim City 4 the machine will register 140-150 degrees Fahrenheit (or 60-65 Celcius) which to me is a
lot hotter then it was running before.
It is quite spuratic and will stay at a normal temperature for quite a long time. Right now my mac is at 100 F, but I doubt it'll stay that long the second I start playing any game.
Your results might vary, and don't let this discourage you from getting a new HD. If a hotter computer is what I get for getting gobs of space then so be it!
Edit:
So because I refute an exaggerated claim by you on the length of time it'd take to receive a replacement if -- by some minute chance -- the drive I received was actually DOA, I'm the one who likes to argue? If you really want an argument, here goes.
All your "argument" shows is the lack of solid ground upon which it is built since the only reason you offer to pay twice as much as something is worth is so you don't have to wait for a replacement if it is actually defective (well, I guess you do get that nice plastic yellow Best Buy bag and the ironic air of ignorance somehow mixed with condescension from the employees along with your purchase).
I find it hard to believe a rational person paying with his or her own money would adopt the same viewpoint as you.
Ouch man that's harsh! While the manner in which he posted wasn't very nice, neither was this!
I ran to best buy and paid 100$ for a 500gb 3.5in drive when my computer was failing. I needed the drive right then and there to backup my stuff and be able to keep working!
Other then that premium for stuff right there, I will never ever buy anything in a brick and mortar store. The difference online isn't a couple of bucks, it normally a lot more since the mark up in Best Buy isn't something to even bother with.
