Which drive to pick?

[Lord_Uhtred]

I'm lacking space in my rig and need to purchase a new drive but I can't decide over which one to pick:

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/CbL7YJ/seagate-barracuda-2tb-35-7200rpm-internal-hard-drive-st2000dm006

or

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/n28H99/seagate-firecuda-1tb-35-7200rpm-hybrid-internal-hard-drive-st1000dx002

I don't want to spend more than £60 but on the hybrid ill lose 1tb and gain speed and on the standard drive ill gain 1tb but lose speed, which should I go for?

Btw, these drives will be used for pc games and memes!

 

https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/NpBrxr/seagate-firecuda-2tb-35-7200rpm-hybrid-internal-hard-drive-st2000dx002 <------ I'm also thinking about this one although it's £80 (convince me if you can :D)

 

Current drives: 1TB(full) & 500GB(10GB left) & SSD 120GB

[Oshino Shinobu]

SSHDs are very rarely worth the money. Pretty much the only time they make sense is when you're absolutely limited to 1 drive in the system, you can't afford/get a big enough SSD and storing things on an external drive isn't an option. 

 

For gaming and most general usage, the Firecuda won't be any faster than the normal Barracuda. Certainly not worth the money. 

 

Go for the 2TB Barracuda. 

[Lord_Uhtred]

22 minutes ago, Oshino Shinobu said:

SSHDs are very rarely worth the money. Pretty much the only time they make sense is when you're absolutely limited to 1 drive in the system, you can't afford/get a big enough SSD and storing things on an external drive isn't an option. 

 

For gaming and most general usage, the Firecuda won't be any faster than the normal Barracuda. Certainly not worth the money. 

 

Go for the 2TB Barracuda. 

Thank you very much for your help, will be ordering the 2T barracuda today!