MortenSchmidt Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 http://www.amazon.com/Seagate-Desktop-External-Storage-STDT5000100/dp/B00J0O5R2I/ref=sr_1_1?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1448735873&sr=1-1&keywords=Seagate+Backup+Plus+5TB This deal is back, this time at $110.99. Looks like they were on for $114 last week. I know the 8TB version is SMR, but does anyone know if this 5TB version is PMR or SMR? Quote Link to comment
wisem2540 Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Isnt there some risk with cracking open external drives? Do you just keep the cage just in case? Quote Link to comment
BRiT Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 Isnt there some risk with cracking open external drives? Do you just keep the cage just in case? As soon as you open the case you void the warranty. So that's something to keep in mind. Be sure to do the preclear on the drive before removing it from the clamshell. Quote Link to comment
Superorb Posted December 3, 2015 Share Posted December 3, 2015 As soon as you open the case you void the warranty. So that's something to keep in mind. Be sure to do the preclear on the drive before removing it from the clamshell. My server doesn't have USB3, just imagine how long 3 preclear rounds would take at ~20MB/s Quote Link to comment
skyhawk Posted December 4, 2015 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Frys will have a 5TB WD for $98 tomorrow. NEed to sign up for their emails to get your unique code. Free shipping.. Yes.. run a whole lotta preclears. Quote Link to comment
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