Test: Einzeltest: Hitachi Deskstar 5K3000 2TB Hard Drive
Zitat: Pro: + Available in 1.5TB, 2TB and 3TB capacities
+ SATA 6Gb/s interface
+ Good read and write speeds
+ Power efficient
+ Quiet operation
+ 32MB cache
+ Affordably priced
+ 3 year warranty
Contra: - High access times
The Hitachi Deskstar 5K3000 is an excellent choice for anyone looking to add a low-power, high capacity hard drive to their HTPC, home server or desktop computer. Thanks to technologies like HiVERT and CoolSpin, the 5K3000 uses less power and is quieter than drives with a 7,200 RPM rotational speed. Of course, as with any low power hard drive, there is some trade off in regards to performance. The 5K3000´s slower rotational speed did have a negative impact on its access times. However, the drive still performed surprisingly well in our tests, reading and writing at speeds in excess of 135MB/s.
The Hitachi Deskstar 5K3000 is available now in 1.5TB, 2TB and 3TB capacities. The 2TB version reviewed here currently runs about $80. However, it can often be found for as little as $70 through Newegg and Amazon . Expect to pay a premium for the 3TB version of the drive though, which can be purchased from Amazon or through some of the vendors on PriceGrabber for about $150.