[SOLVED] Which storage option should I pick? 2 x 2TB HDD, or 1 x 4TB HDD?

[Almerer]

So I'm looking for an HDD to keep files and large games in it. I found two options I could go for.

(1) 2 x Seagate BarraCuda 2TB 7200 RPM for $99.98

or

(2) 1 x Seagate IronWolf Pro 4TB 7200RPM for $115.59

I am planning to go for the first option because it's cheaper. But I don't know the benefits or disadvantages of both these options so I'm not sure if I'm picking the right one.

This storage will be mostly used to keep videos, pictures, documents, and some large-sized games.

Any advice on this? Should I keep my choice or go for the second option?

You are also very welcome to let me know if anything else is wrong with the other parts I've picked. I haven't purchased any of them yet so I can still change things. Thank you!

Here is my PC:

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nRLbF8

CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 5900X 3.7 GHz 12-Core Processor ($519.00 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 chromax.black 82.52 CFM CPU Cooler ($109.95 @ Amazon)
Thermal Compound: Noctua NT-H1 3.5 g Thermal Paste ($8.90 @ Amazon)
Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B550-F GAMING (WI-FI) ATX AM4 Motherboard ($184.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($124.99 @ Corsair)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL16 Memory ($124.99 @ Corsair)
Storage: Samsung 970 Evo Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 NVME Solid State Drive ($139.90 @ Dell)
Video Card: Asus GeForce RTX 3080 10 GB STRIX GAMING OC Video Card (Purchased For $999.99)
Case: Cooler Master MasterBox TD500 ARGB ATX Mid Tower Case ($114.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: Corsair RMx (2018) 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon)
Case Fan: Noctua F12 PWM chromax.black.swap 54.97 CFM 120 mm Fan ($22.90 @ Amazon)
Total: $2480.58
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2021-11-10 12:15 EST-0500

 

[SkyNetRising]

Any advice on this? Should I keep my choice or go for the second option?

Seagate Barracudas are all SMR drives.
Terrible choice for anything other than archives and backups.

 

[Pimpom]

You have a generous budget. Why not go for an all-SSD build instead of HDDs?

 

[SkyNetRising]

You are also very welcome to let me know if anything else is wrong with the other parts I've picked. I haven't purchased any of them yet so I can still change things. Thank you!

As for your pc parts ...

Get 2x16GB ram module kit instead of mixing two 2x8GB kits together. Will save you some ram compatibility issues.
For pc case you want something with mesh front. You have selected high power pc components. Proper airflow is critical there.

 

[Eximo]

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Yep, barracuda pro is what you should aim for.

 

[scout_03]

i would go for the 2 tb one for games files and the others as storage and keeep ssd for os dont have to be a 1tb could be a 500 gig one .

 

[Almerer]

You have a generous budget. Why not go for an all-SSD build instead of HDDs?

Because I want a lot of storage and 4TB seems to be the right amount. 4TB SSDs are way too expensive for my storage budget.

 

[Almerer]

As for your pc parts ...

Get 2x16GB ram module kit instead of mixing two 2x8GB kits together. Will save you some ram compatibility issues.
For pc case you want something with mesh front. You have selected high power pc components. Proper airflow is critical there.

I just want to fill up all my RAM slots, although I might go with 2x16 and use RAM blanks, I gotta do a little more research on the benefits or disadvantages of both and decide on the best one. I've heard about the compatibility issues, but I will be getting both with the same model number so I think it would be fine.

Yes, I am going for the Mesh version, I just accidentally picked the wrong one.