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Seagate Momentus 7200.4 500GB HD Now Shipping?

So I just finished cloning my drive and running it. Some first impressions:

1) It is freakin' loud. I mean I can hear it; it's louder than my fan at 4000 RPM.
2) It vibrates like crazy; I can feel the whole computer vibrating. Not fun.
HOWEVER
3) It is a bit faster. Just a bit; probably because I have way too much stuff on my drive.

Anyways some results from XBench:
OLD—SAMSUNG HM500LI
Results 29.17
System Info
Xbench Version 1.3
System Version 10.5.6 (9G55)
Physical RAM 4096 MB
Model MacBookPro5,1
Drive Type SAMSUNG HM500LI
Disk Test 29.17
Sequential 57.52
Uncached Write 82.48 50.64 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 81.96 46.37 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 29.05 8.50 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 92.66 46.57 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Random 19.54
Uncached Write 6.08 0.64 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 78.74 25.21 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 58.86 0.42 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 94.03 17.45 MB/sec [256K blocks]

NEW—SEAGATE ST9500420AS
Results 36.83
System Info
Xbench Version 1.3
System Version 10.5.6 (9G55)
Physical RAM 4096 MB
Model MacBookPro5,1
Drive Type ST9500420AS
Disk Test 36.83
Sequential 60.62
Uncached Write 99.59 61.15 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 76.92 43.52 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 57.50 16.83 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 39.13 19.67 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Random 26.45
Uncached Write 8.76 0.93 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 92.52 29.62 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 76.38 0.54 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 75.75 14.06 MB/sec [256K blocks]

I'm actually a bit disappointed with the minor boost.
 
detz said:
I'm sure Seagate has learned from their mistake and this drive has been fully tested. I mean, if this drive fails like the other one I would never buy another Seagate drive again so they can't take that chance.
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Seagate is already on double secret probation with me.
 
alphaod said:
So I just finished cloning my drive and running it. Some first impressions:

1) It is freakin' loud. I mean I can hear it; it's louder than my fan at 4000 RPM.
2) It vibrates like crazy; I can feel the whole computer vibrating. Not fun.
HOWEVER
3) It is a bit faster. Just a bit; probably because I have way too much stuff on my drive.

Anyways some results from XBench:
OLD—SAMSUNG HM500LI
Results 29.17
System Info
Xbench Version 1.3
System Version 10.5.6 (9G55)
Physical RAM 4096 MB
Model MacBookPro5,1
Drive Type SAMSUNG HM500LI
Disk Test 29.17
Sequential 57.52
Uncached Write 82.48 50.64 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 81.96 46.37 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 29.05 8.50 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 92.66 46.57 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Random 19.54
Uncached Write 6.08 0.64 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 78.74 25.21 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 58.86 0.42 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 94.03 17.45 MB/sec [256K blocks]

NEW—SEAGATE ST9500420AS
Results 36.83
System Info
Xbench Version 1.3
System Version 10.5.6 (9G55)
Physical RAM 4096 MB
Model MacBookPro5,1
Drive Type ST9500420AS
Disk Test 36.83
Sequential 60.62
Uncached Write 99.59 61.15 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 76.92 43.52 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 57.50 16.83 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 39.13 19.67 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Random 26.45
Uncached Write 8.76 0.93 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 92.52 29.62 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 76.38 0.54 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 75.75 14.06 MB/sec [256K blocks]

I'm actually a bit disappointed with the minor boost.
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Those results are dismal for a 7200 500GB IMO. Here's my MBP with WD Scorpio Blue 500GB as a reference:

Results 52.46
System Info
Xbench Version 1.3
System Version 10.5.6 (9G55)
Physical RAM 4096 MB
Model MacBookPro4,1
Drive Type WDC WD5000BEVT-00ZAT0
Disk Test 52.46
Sequential 77.01
Uncached Write 93.70 57.53 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 123.82 70.05 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 37.87 11.08 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 147.36 74.06 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Random 39.78
Uncached Write 15.35 1.62 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 111.22 35.61 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 64.78 0.46 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 91.19 16.92 MB/sec [256K blocks]
 
alphaod said:
So I just finished cloning my drive and running it. Some first impressions:

1) It is freakin' loud. I mean I can hear it; it's louder than my fan at 4000 RPM.
2) It vibrates like crazy; I can feel the whole computer vibrating. Not fun.
HOWEVER
3) It is a bit faster. Just a bit; probably because I have way too much stuff on my drive.

Anyways some results from XBench:
OLD—SAMSUNG HM500LI
Results 29.17
System Info
Xbench Version 1.3
System Version 10.5.6 (9G55)
Physical RAM 4096 MB
Model MacBookPro5,1
Drive Type SAMSUNG HM500LI
Disk Test 29.17
Sequential 57.52
Uncached Write 82.48 50.64 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 81.96 46.37 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 29.05 8.50 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 92.66 46.57 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Random 19.54
Uncached Write 6.08 0.64 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 78.74 25.21 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 58.86 0.42 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 94.03 17.45 MB/sec [256K blocks]

NEW—SEAGATE ST9500420AS
Results 36.83
System Info
Xbench Version 1.3
System Version 10.5.6 (9G55)
Physical RAM 4096 MB
Model MacBookPro5,1
Drive Type ST9500420AS
Disk Test 36.83
Sequential 60.62
Uncached Write 99.59 61.15 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 76.92 43.52 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 57.50 16.83 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 39.13 19.67 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Random 26.45
Uncached Write 8.76 0.93 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 92.52 29.62 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 76.38 0.54 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 75.75 14.06 MB/sec [256K blocks]

I'm actually a bit disappointed with the minor boost.
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For comparisons sake, my 7k320, half full...a bit disappointed with the 7200.4 numbers, may pass now.
 

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alphaod said:
So I just finished cloning my drive and running it. Some first impressions:

1) It is freakin' loud. I mean I can hear it; it's louder than my fan at 4000 RPM.
2) It vibrates like crazy; I can feel the whole computer vibrating. Not fun.
HOWEVER
3) It is a bit faster. Just a bit; probably because I have way too much stuff on my drive.

Anyways some results from XBench:
OLD—SAMSUNG HM500LI
Results 29.17
System Info
Xbench Version 1.3
System Version 10.5.6 (9G55)
Physical RAM 4096 MB
Model MacBookPro5,1
Drive Type SAMSUNG HM500LI
Disk Test 29.17
Sequential 57.52
Uncached Write 82.48 50.64 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 81.96 46.37 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 29.05 8.50 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 92.66 46.57 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Random 19.54
Uncached Write 6.08 0.64 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 78.74 25.21 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 58.86 0.42 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 94.03 17.45 MB/sec [256K blocks]

NEW—SEAGATE ST9500420AS
Results 36.83
System Info
Xbench Version 1.3
System Version 10.5.6 (9G55)
Physical RAM 4096 MB
Model MacBookPro5,1
Drive Type ST9500420AS
Disk Test 36.83
Sequential 60.62
Uncached Write 99.59 61.15 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 76.92 43.52 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 57.50 16.83 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 39.13 19.67 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Random 26.45
Uncached Write 8.76 0.93 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 92.52 29.62 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 76.38 0.54 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 75.75 14.06 MB/sec [256K blocks]

I'm actually a bit disappointed with the minor boost.
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Jeez- that actually isnt that great.

Do you have a unibody? Couldnt tell by your sig.
 
ZAK248313 said:
Jeez- that actually isnt that great.

Do you have a unibody? Couldnt tell by your sig.
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It's pretty bad.

Yeah I have the unibody. I need it to run the LED Cinema display ;)

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Y'all know when you have your phone on vibrating on your desk? That's what the computer is like right now.

I think I might return it and call it a day.
 
Aaah- of course. ;)

Another dumb question- but did you close all other apps and do a restart before the xbench test?

Those figures are close to what I got off my old 320GB 5400rpm. They just dont seem right. How much free space do you have?
 
alphaod said:
So I just finished cloning my drive and running it. Some first impressions:

1) It is freakin' loud. I mean I can hear it; it's louder than my fan at 4000 RPM.
2) It vibrates like crazy; I can feel the whole computer vibrating. Not fun.
HOWEVER
3) It is a bit faster. Just a bit; probably because I have way too much stuff on my drive.

Anyways some results from XBench:
OLD—SAMSUNG HM500LI
Sequential 57.52

NEW—SEAGATE ST9500420AS
Sequential 60.62

I'm actually a bit disappointed with the minor boost.
Click to expand...

This is what's most relevant to my needs. I'm not in much need for lots of random access (where the Seagate excels). Considering they're effectively the same a sustained read/write, I'd go with the Samsung.
 
Posted on notebookreview.com:

"I find it odd that macrumors' test is so much slower than the tests we're running here on notebookreview. i know seagate is a win or lose situation tho as some are loud some are quiet and such"

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=271131&page=49

alphaod said:
So I just finished cloning my drive and running it. Some first impressions:

1) It is freakin' loud. I mean I can hear it; it's louder than my fan at 4000 RPM.
2) It vibrates like crazy; I can feel the whole computer vibrating. Not fun.
HOWEVER
3) It is a bit faster. Just a bit; probably because I have way too much stuff on my drive.

Anyways some results from XBench:
OLD—SAMSUNG HM500LI
Results 29.17
System Info
Xbench Version 1.3
System Version 10.5.6 (9G55)
Physical RAM 4096 MB
Model MacBookPro5,1
Drive Type SAMSUNG HM500LI
Disk Test 29.17
Sequential 57.52
Uncached Write 82.48 50.64 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 81.96 46.37 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 29.05 8.50 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 92.66 46.57 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Random 19.54
Uncached Write 6.08 0.64 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 78.74 25.21 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 58.86 0.42 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 94.03 17.45 MB/sec [256K blocks]

NEW—SEAGATE ST9500420AS
Results 36.83
System Info
Xbench Version 1.3
System Version 10.5.6 (9G55)
Physical RAM 4096 MB
Model MacBookPro5,1
Drive Type ST9500420AS
Disk Test 36.83
Sequential 60.62
Uncached Write 99.59 61.15 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 76.92 43.52 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 57.50 16.83 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 39.13 19.67 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Random 26.45
Uncached Write 8.76 0.93 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 92.52 29.62 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 76.38 0.54 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 75.75 14.06 MB/sec [256K blocks]

I'm actually a bit disappointed with the minor boost.
Click to expand...
 
There's something seriously not right with those speeds, I am going to venture to say that something is seriously wrong with how you tested that.

Is your drive like 499GB full?
 
Just removed about 100 GB of stuff and redid the tests:
Results 51.12
System Info
Xbench Version 1.3
System Version 10.5.6 (9G55)
Physical RAM 4096 MB
Model MacBookPro5,1
Drive Type ST9500420AS
Disk Test 51.12
Sequential 110.41
Uncached Write 130.39 80.06 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 133.86 75.74 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 64.69 18.93 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 177.64 89.28 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Random 33.26
Uncached Write 10.52 1.11 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 150.34 48.13 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 84.34 0.60 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 148.44 27.54 MB/sec [256K blocks]
 
alphaod said:
Just removed about 100 GB of stuff and redid the tests:
Results 51.12
System Info
Xbench Version 1.3
System Version 10.5.6 (9G55)
Physical RAM 4096 MB
Model MacBookPro5,1
Drive Type ST9500420AS
Disk Test 51.12
Sequential 110.41
Uncached Write 130.39 80.06 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 133.86 75.74 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 64.69 18.93 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 177.64 89.28 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Random 33.26
Uncached Write 10.52 1.11 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 150.34 48.13 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 84.34 0.60 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 148.44 27.54 MB/sec [256K blocks]
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When you ran the original bench, how much space on the drive was occupied?
 
isaki87 said:
When you ran the original bench, how much space on the drive was occupied?
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440GB :D

And that out of the 486GB usage and not including the 32GB I allocated to Boot Camp. I guess I had like 6GB of free space. :rolleyes:
 
Yeah- thats an absolutely massive difference.

How much space was used/free when you:
A) Ran the 1st test
B) Ran the 2nd test

Have broken down the 2 test scores below.
1st Test he did in RED

SEQUENTIAL
Uncached Write 99.59 61.15 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 130.39 80.06 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Write 76.92 43.52 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Write 133.86 75.74 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Uncached Read 57.50 16.83 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 64.69 18.93 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Read 39.13 19.67 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 177.64 89.28 MB/sec [256K blocks]

RANDOM
Uncached Write 8.76 0.93 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Write 10.52 1.11 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Write 92.52 29.62 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Write 150.34 48.13 MB/sec [256K blocks]

Uncached Read 76.38 0.54 MB/sec [4K blocks]
Uncached Read 84.34 0.60 MB/sec [4K blocks]

Uncached Read 75.75 14.06 MB/sec [256K blocks]
Uncached Read 148.44 27.54 MB/sec [256K blocks]

There's still some inconsistencies though- strange results.
 
You gave a benchmark of a new 500gb harddrive which only had 6gb of free space left, and you failed to mention that alongside your results?
 
alphaod said:
440GB :D

And that out of the 486GB usage and not including the 32GB I allocated to Boot Camp. I guess I had like 6GB of free space. :rolleyes:
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when you fill up a hd that much it slows it down to snail speed obvious reason why the scores were trash
 
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