Western Digital or Seagate for Mac Mini

[linux2mac]

I am interested in getting a 7200 RPM hard drive for a Mac Mini. Which brand is preferred by other users here - Western Digital or Seagate?

Thanks.

-Mike

 

[DoFoT9]

at the moment, going off current trends.. WD definitely for reliability (speed depends on a few other factors).

were you looking at 5400RPM drives or 7200rpm drives?

 

[Hellhammer]

Everyone has their own opinion... I prefer WD but someone else can prefer Seagate.

at the moment, going off current trends.. WD definitely for reliability (speed depends on a few other factors).

were you looking at 5400RPM drives or 7200rpm drives?

I am interested in getting a 7200 RPM hard drive for a Mac Mini. Which brand is preferred by other users here - Western Digital or Seagate?

Read more carefully 😛

 

[belvdr]

Everyone has their own opinion... I prefer WD but someone else can prefer Seagate.

True. I prefer Seagate as that is what is used in all of our servers, EMCs, and EVAs at work.

 

[pastrychef]

Personally, I prefer Seagates.

 

[DoFoT9]

Read more carefully 😛

haha WOOPS!!!

i still say WD.

 

[linux2mac]

Thanks for the feedback everyone!!

 

[dubhe]

I'm running a WD 7200rpm 320GB in my mini and no problems, nor excessive heat or noise. Its great 🙂

 

[marclondon]

I'm running a WD 7200rpm 320GB in my mini and no problems, nor excessive heat or noise. Its great 🙂

Me too - fan mostly running at a steady 1500rpm and hard disk at about 50 C.

M.

 

[tbayrgs]

I had the same decision to make a couple months ago and based on reviews (both pro and consumer) and opinions posted in forums, seems like a pretty even split--you'll always find opponents/proponents of both. FWIW, I settled on pair of 320 GB 7200 Seagates for my Macbook and Mini and couldn't be happier--run nice and quiet and cool. Either way you go, both are known to be good performers.

 

[Tyr.]

Just ordered the Seagate based on this review.