Best 2TB 2.5inch hard drive

[Decends]

What is the best 2.5 inch 2tb hard drive.

 

[USAFRet]

What is the best 2.5 inch 2tb hard drive.

For what use, and in what type of system?

 

[Decends]

Mini itx gaming system. I want a 2tb drive for storing a majority of my library. Since most libraries can't let me pick per drive basis on games (origin, Uplay)

 

[USAFRet]

Micro atx gaming system. I want a 2tb drive for storing a majority of my library. Since most libraries can't let me pick per drive basis on games (origin, Uplay)

Steam specifically allows multiple drives and folders.
Steam games location
In the steam client:
Steam
Settings
Downloads
Steam Library Folders
Add library folder

Origin does the same.
https://gaming.stackexchange.com/questions/127822/is-it-possible-to-install-games-to-different-hard-drives
http://www.game-debate.com/news/16049/how-to-change-origin-install-location-and-switch-games-to-new-hdd-or-ssd


To your original question...
Seagate Barracuda or WD Black would seem to be good choices.

 

[Decends]

I can't seem to find a wd black 2tb that's 2.5 inches sadly, I love wd drives, and I know steam does which is why steam will be split between the boot m.2 and hdd. But I'm not interested in work around, only if its supported natively like steam. So origin and Uplay will be on hard drive. I can only find 1tb and seagate's 2tb firecuda drive has bad reviews constantly saying it goes out suddenly after few months. But thank you for your help so far.

 

[USAFRet]

Yes, 2TB 2.5" drives are slim pickings.
WD Blue: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822234339
Seagate Barracuda: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LX13P71

 

[seagate_surfer]

Hello Decends. We just wanted to share with you the different models we have of the BarraCuda in the 2.5 inch form factor. These BarraCuda are 7200-RPM hard drives are available in capacities up to 1TB and offer faster data rates up to 160MB/s, enabling a superior PC experience and snappier file transfers.

Just wanted to share this with you and we thank you for considering Seagate independently of which drive you choose.