HDD for boot drive

[T0minator]

So i want to buy a new HDD which i will use as my boot drive and i have 2 choices:
1.) WD1003FZEX
2.) WD10EZEX

Now i am a bit confused, because the 1.) HDD is more expensive but i dont see too much difference in the specs.

I found a review for the 2.) HDD but not for the 1.) HDD, so can any1 give some advice?

 

[Jim90]

If it's possible, a widely recommended setup would be an SSD (say, 250GB minimum) for the boot drive and a larger HDD (like one of the above).

The move from an HDD to an SSD for the OS is one of the most noticeable (boot times, desktop responsiveness, loading times, etc.) steps anyone can take on a PC.

Of course, you can always proceed as planned and add the SSD later, though it's far easier to do it at this stage.

Alternatively, absolutely no problems staying with a boot HDD.

 

[T0minator]

If it's possible, a widely recommended setup would be an SSD (say, 250GB minimum) for the boot drive and a larger HDD (like one of the above).

The move from an HDD to an SSD for the OS is one of the most noticeable (boot times, desktop responsiveness, loading times, etc.) steps anyone can take on a PC.

Of course, you can always proceed as planned and add the SSD later, though it's far easier to do it at this stage.

Alternatively, absolutely no problems staying with a boot HDD.

A SSD + HDD combo is getting a bit too expensive for my taste, so i would like to stick with 1 HDD.

I posted this question cuz i got really confused with the 2 HDDs i mentioned in my post, the first one is more expensive but when i check the specs, nearly everything is the same. I read that the cheaper one degrades a lot when you fill it to the brim (performace), but i cant find any review on the more expensive one so i hoped some1 here knows something...

 

[T0minator]

I checked WDs website and it turns out that WD10EZEX is for everyday use while WD1003FZEX has more performance aimed for gaming and such stuff, so i guess i will take WD1003FZEX.

 

[popatim]

The Black drives are their performance drives and come with a 5yr warranty.
Their blue drives are just as fast and come with a 2 yr warranty.

Some claim the black series have higher quality parts inside but I have not verified this myself.

To me its if $20 buck to get an extra 3 yrs warranty is worth it to you... and only you can decide that.