Question WD Gold vs WD Black

[Rhaemond]

The gold costs around 20$ more here. Same capacities. I just use it for gaming and storage, which is better/more worth it? 😅

 

[13thmonkey]

black is performance, gold is data centre (so improved vibration tolerance probably), depending on the type of gaming you might find green or blue to be better value as most games won't be impacted and they are all just as likely to fail as each other.

 

[Rhaemond]

black is performance, gold is data centre (so improved vibration tolerance probably), depending on the type of gaming you might find green or blue to be better value as most games won't be impacted and they are all just as likely to fail as each other.

The black is being sold to me for only 4kphp for 4tb 😅

 

[popatim]

Is it new or used?

 

[Rhaemond]

Is it new or used?

Only opened and tested for 10 days, which is actually reflects on HD sentinel, so it's in nearly pristine condition.
Well I just saw a post selling a 6tb WD blue for 6700php (~130$), which would you recommend, sir?

 

[popatim]

6tb blue is 5400rpm with a (i think) 2 yr warranty.
WD black is 7200rpm (better for gaming) and 5yr warranty.
So if you need storage space or this is going to be attached to a nas, console, or usb port then go for the blue.
If you need a performance drive, go with the black.

 

[fzabkar]

WD's Gold drives are often rebadged HGST helium models. What is the full model number, including the suffix?