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kurokubushi
04-14-2009, 08:20 PM
Theres a guy who i was talking to who wants to but this harddrive in his ps3.


http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136322&Tpk=Western%20Digital%20WD3000BLFS%20VELOCI%20RAPT OR


He claims it will Help reduce download and game install times.


Now I'm not all that tech savy but I cant help but think this is a really bad idea. First off this things going to be alot hotter, not to metion louder than the 5200 drives that the ps3 was built around. Would a ps3 even be able to funtion with a drive like this, let alone handel the increase in heat?
mtxbass1
04-14-2009, 08:28 PM
He's full of shit. This drive won't even fit in a PS3.
Bretts31344
04-14-2009, 08:32 PM
There are a few tests I read and there is no SIGNIFICANT difference. If you have massive cash to blow, then sure, go for it. A 3.5 drive (linked one) won't fit, but you could hook it up outside the case with a little modding.
cochesecochese
04-14-2009, 08:44 PM
He's better off going SSD but that's not even a huge improvement.
ducttapeBigSexy
04-15-2009, 02:19 PM
If he really wants to improve downloading times, tell him to upgrade his internet connection. And, even then, Sony's servers aren't even the fastest to begin with, so idk if a new connection would make any difference.
Gspoon
04-16-2009, 07:17 PM
Actually that drive would fit in a PS3 if you READ the discription.
"the 2.5-inch WD VelociRaptor is enclosed in a backplane-ready 3.5-inch enterprise-class mounting frame with a built-in heat sink"

but...you friend is still an idiot, if you going to buy a HD for your PS3 get a 200-320 2.5 5400 rpm.

also where did you read that the HD in the PS3 cost $200 ?
mtxbass1
04-17-2009, 12:33 AM
Actually that drive would fit in a PS3 if you READ the discription.
"the 2.5-inch WD VelociRaptor is enclosed in a backplane-ready 3.5-inch enterprise-class mounting frame with a built-in heat sink"

but...you friend is still an idiot, if you going to buy a HD for your PS3 get a 200-320 2.5 5400 rpm.

also where did you read that the HD in the PS3 cost $200 ?

Yeah, and have you ever tried to take a VelociRapter off of that heat sink? Good luck with that and not having it overheat.
Richlough
04-17-2009, 02:20 AM
I'd settle for a 7200 .

Anyone know anybody that put one in thier PS3 ?
Gspoon
04-17-2009, 01:21 PM
Yeah, and have you ever tried to take a VelociRapter off of that heat sink? Good luck with that and not having it overheat.

I just stated it was possible....and stupid ;)

I sure as hell would not do, it if i buy a VelociRaptor its going in my gaming rig not my PS3.
kurokubushi
04-17-2009, 11:42 PM
Actually that drive would fit in a PS3 if you READ the discription.
"the 2.5-inch WD VelociRaptor is enclosed in a backplane-ready 3.5-inch enterprise-class mounting frame with a built-in heat sink"

but...you friend is still an idiot, if you going to buy a HD for your PS3 get a 200-320 2.5 5400 rpm.

also where did you read that the HD in the PS3 cost $200 ?


I said 5200 not $200, I was talking baout the 5400 rpm drives that the ps3 was desined for, but I accidenty put 5200 instead. Well my freind still insists on doing this, but when his ps3 explodes into a massive fireball, i just say "I told you so"
HowStern
04-18-2009, 12:14 AM
I'd settle for a 7200 .

Anyone know anybody that put one in thier PS3 ?

Yeah apparently the difference in load times is unnoticeable.

http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/138288/7200rpm-vs-5400rpm-does-ps3-hard-drive-speed-matter/
collven
04-18-2009, 05:38 AM
Yeah apparently the difference in load times is unnoticeable.

http://www.gamepro.com/article/features/138288/7200rpm-vs-5400rpm-does-ps3-hard-drive-speed-matter/


IGN did a similar article a couple of years ago and they noticed the same thing regarding RPMs. However, they did notice a pretty good improvement when they used a 16MB cache drive vs an 8MB cache drive. Considering almost all of the 7200 RPM 2.5" drives sold now also have 16MB of cache, you will see an improvement.

It's actually getting harder to find 5400 RPM drives of 320GB or more now. It seems the larger drives are all moving towards 7200 RPM.
Gspoon
04-18-2009, 05:50 PM
I said 5200 not $200, I was talking baout the 5400 rpm drives that the ps3 was desined for, but I accidenty put 5200 instead. Well my freind still insists on doing this, but when his ps3 explodes into a massive fireball, i just say "I told you so"

My bad i guess i saw 5200 and thought $200 maybe i need new glasses.
Post some pics of your buddy destroying his ps3 when he gets around to it.
I would like to see "The Real PS3 Grill"
js1
04-18-2009, 10:06 PM
I'd settle for a 7200 .

Anyone know anybody that put one in thier PS3 ?

I out a 200GB 7200rpm HDD in mine, I noticed some differences in load times, nothing too drastic but an improvement non the less.
Richlough
04-18-2009, 10:13 PM
Thanks , I'll probably go 7200 w/ 16MB cache .
Onmicide
04-25-2009, 09:01 PM
Yes it definately will work but may cause issue in heat and getting the yellow light issue

Good idea nonetheless.
js1
04-25-2009, 09:30 PM
Yes it definately will work but may cause issue in heat and getting the yellow light issue

Good idea nonetheless.

It has been proven that MOST 7200 rpm HDD's don't cause much more than if any heat than their 5400 counterparts. That's the reason why I when with one in mine. Because I figured a speed increase(what amount varies)it's worth it.