Seagate Constellation ES.3 4TB for Gaming

[myeungix]

I wanna ask if I can use Seagate ST4000NM0033 for gaming installation and play games?
Besides, I will use it for saving data and music video.

It is 4 TB, 7200 RPM, and 128 MB Cache.
The temperature on normal operation is so hot, it is 43 Celcius.

Hope for your opinion..
Thanks.

 

[inzgary]

An enterprise HDD will function just as a standard desktop drive does in a gaming environment. In this situation my only concern would be if your motherboard supports a 4 TB capacity drive. What motherboard will you be using?

 

[myeungix]

My mobo is MSI ZH77A-G43 Plus...
It supports 4TB.

I have used WDC Green 4TB, but it died after used for 4 months 🙁

So, if I used Enterprise HDD, it will be better ?
I mean the durability, online 24x7, temperature is hotter than WDC Green ?

 

[inzgary]

An enterprise drive is built for 24/7 operation and is made with heavier more durable components. There can always be a random drive failure no matter what hard drive you buy so its best to backup your data. The WD Green should still be under warranty and you should contact WD about that. As for the temperature thats normal for a HDD thats been in use, but, make sure you have airflow around the drive. Add a case fan if needed.