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I will agree with everyone and suggest a WD drive. Use a WD Red if you don't mind slightly lownger loading times, a Black if you can't stand waiting around. Here are links to both in the UK (IDK where you live, so I can't be super specific):

 

Black:http://www.amazon.co.uk/WD-3-5-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp/B00FJRS5OW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1460585920&sr=8-1&keywords=WD+black+3tb

 

Red: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digital-WD30EFRX-Desktop-Drive/dp/B008JJLW4M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1460585902&sr=8-1&keywords=WD+red+3tb

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Hello all.

 

A while back I thought my old PC was starting get well, get old. due to some odd behavior I saw. After some saving I replaced the entire PC excluding the HDD. The HDD had files & programs that I refused to lose/reinstall.

 

However the same issue seems to appear on my new PC as well(especially after long run-time). As such I aim to replace my current HDD. However I still don't want to lose my files. I aim migrate the entire partition to a new drive.

I'm pretty sure that would just work aslong as the new drive has enough storage to take the 1,80tb partition. 
I've looked around some and as far as I can tell WD red drive's seem like a great option for me as here's what I am looking for:

  • A minimum of 2tb storage
  • Highly preferred 24/7 use
  • faster = better
  • Price max of 200(euro)(hard cap) preferred price around 150(euro), or lower of-course!

The HDD's main purpose is to be the home of the OS and tons of non-gaming related files and non-active project files(for video/game projects)

 

Now I could just go off and grab a drive but I'd love to get some advice. If anyone knows a good drive that fits those musts and preferences I'd love to hear it.

Appreciated. 

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Both from WD:

WD WD2003FZEX (WD Black 2TB)

WD WD20EFRX (WD Red 2TB)

 

Red is recommended for NAS, so 24/7 usage.

 

 

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I'm bias towards WD, so I say red

I cant speak for your country but I can pick up a 3tb WD Black for just under $200USD so you could spring for one of those 

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WD Black

or WD Red

both good. imo black

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I will agree with everyone and suggest a WD drive. Use a WD Red if you don't mind slightly lownger loading times, a Black if you can't stand waiting around. Here are links to both in the UK (IDK where you live, so I can't be super specific):

 

Black:http://www.amazon.co.uk/WD-3-5-inch-Internal-Hard-Drive/dp/B00FJRS5OW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1460585920&sr=8-1&keywords=WD+black+3tb

 

Red: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Western-Digital-WD30EFRX-Desktop-Drive/dp/B008JJLW4M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1460585902&sr=8-1&keywords=WD+red+3tb

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If you want to have some sort of ssd speed + hdd capacity in one drive an SSHD maybe the solution for you like this:

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822178380&cm_re=sshd-_-22-178-380-_-Product

 

WD also make dual drive like 128gbssd + 1 Tb drive, but you can't clone a 2tb drive on this dual drive and I didn't found a higher capacity for this lineup

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Appreciate your time all.
Seems like my initial thought of getting a WD red would be the best for me. The SSD I have in my computer is already there for things I need to acces allot & want fast load times for.

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