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Seagate FireCuda vs Barracuda?

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I need some extra storage for game installation drive (big file game that I rarely play) so I don't wanna spend extra money on SSD and will looking toward a HDD

I already have an overrated WD Black that not even fast, and a slower 5.4k rpm WD Blue ,so I think I'll go for Seagate this time.

I saw new SSHD Firecuda 2TB came out, which they said it's fast, but new Barracuda 2TB is $40 cheaper..

 

which one is better?

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The barracuda is the better choice, due to the fact it is cheaper and the Firecuda's performance increase shows to be minimal after reading a few reviews.

EDIT: The Firecuda is said to be quite reliable, although for $40 I wouldn't spend that much for a durability and small performance increase.

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The SSHD is only for frequently used files and you have zero control over what those files are.

 

Take the Barracuda or get an SSD if you don't have one.

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I have a 2TB Firecuda and it's been pretty solid so far. Definitely faster than the old 1TB WD Blue I used to run for my storage drive. 

 

 

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hmm, but Firecuda has 5 years warranty tho, does Firecuda also more reliable??

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On 1/4/2017 at 9:52 PM, Mooshi said:

I have a 2TB Firecuda and it's been pretty solid so far. Definitely faster than the old 1TB WD Blue I used to run for my storage drive. 

Hi, I want a 2.5" Seagate firecuda 2TB SSHD, it will be better than a normal HDD for storage?, the price difference on amazon is just US $11

Barracuda $101

FireCuda $90

both 2.5" 5,400 rpm

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15 hours ago, RodoGodo19 said:

Hi, I want a 2.5" Seagate firecuda 2TB SSHD, it will be better than a normal HDD for storage?, the price difference on amazon is just US $11

Barracuda $101

FireCuda $90

both 2.5" 5,400 rpm

At 5400rpm, either will be slow, just a little less with the Firecuda. The model I have is the 3.5" one at 7200rpm and is an improvement over the 7200rpm drive I had before. Any 7200 drive would be an upgrade over 5400 regardless of the cache.

 

If those were the only options available, it's only $11. That's about the price of missing 1 fast food meal.

 

 

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I end up buying 4TB barracuda :)

 

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