Of course it matters what it is. For instance, I wouldn't touch a Hitachi/IBM one with a very long stick. Sure it works NOW, but will it in six months time?
I've always had Maxtor and Western Digital drives in the past and had no problems whatsoever, until now, and even that was self-inflicted. I'm seeing a lot of Samsung Spinpoint drives about - they any good?
I can't stress enough that money is an issue and I can't really afford to pay out for a new drive, but its a case of having to and I want one that's reliable, and doesn't get so hot that you can fry eggs on top of it. I don't want to be replacing it again in a few months time.
I've always had Maxtor and Western Digital drives in the past and had no problems whatsoever, until now, and even that was self-inflicted. I'm seeing a lot of Samsung Spinpoint drives about - they any good?
I can't stress enough that money is an issue and I can't really afford to pay out for a new drive, but its a case of having to and I want one that's reliable, and doesn't get so hot that you can fry eggs on top of it. I don't want to be replacing it again in a few months time.