# Need help finding an HDD

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**Created:** [July 5, 2010, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-finding-an-hdd/253138 "2010-07-05T22:48:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\
**Post date:** [July 5, 2010, 10:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-finding-an-hdd/253138/1 "2010-07-05T22:48:16Z")

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I need a bigger HDD for my Alienware m5500i -R3. I want at least 120gb, but anything bigger than my current 80gb will work. It only needs to spin 5400rpm and has to be 2.5" form factor. I would prefer a Western Digital, or Seagate. I just want to see what my best options are. Or if anyone has a used one… Thanks.

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**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2010, 7:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-finding-an-hdd/253138/2 "2010-07-06T07:40:50Z")

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Try NewEgg…they aren’t that expensive anymore. Especially a 5400rpm drive.

Shady is probably your best bet though.

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**Author:** ![slwrthnu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slwrthnu/32/6296_2.png) [@slwrthnu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slwrthnu)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2010, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-finding-an-hdd/253138/3 "2010-07-06T08:02:44Z")

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your biggest problem is wanting such a small drive…i think they might give those away for free now.

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**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2010, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-finding-an-hdd/253138/4 "2010-07-06T09:41:15Z")

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> [@OMG not another "should I buy"](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/omg-not-another-should-i-buy/33253/60):
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> your biggest problem is wanting such a small drive…i think they might give those away for free now.

Haha, thanks. I figured with 1TB getting pretty cheap, now would be the time. I just need to go through all of the ones NewEgg has, and pick one I suppose.

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**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2010, 10:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/need-help-finding-an-hdd/253138/5 "2010-07-06T10:02:38Z")

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I usually sort by “Best Rating” and then narrow it down the specs I want.

I technically, would buy ANY Seagate, Western Digital, or Hitachi drive. Just buy the size you want with the best rating.