Thinking of upgrading PS3 Hard drive. Would this work?

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Description Item SpecificsInterface : SATABrand: SeagateDrive Capacity : 250GBCondition: Open Box: USED For 2 HoursComputer Type : LaptopAdditional Information about Seagate Momentus 5400.4 250 GB SATA Hard Drive

Product MPNMPN:ST9250827AS
Key FeaturesDesignation:Laptop ComputerCapacity:250 GBInterface:Serial ATAEnclosure:InternalHDD Form Factor:2.5"Spindle Speed:5400 RPM
Technical FeaturesExternal Data Transfer Rate:300 MBpsSeek Time:12 msBuffer Size:8 MBAverage Latency:5.56 msInterface (Detailed):Serial ATAHot Swap:YesSound Emission:26 dB
Other FeaturesPlatform:PCPackage Qty.:1
DimensionsHeight:0.37 in.Width:2.75 in.Depth:3.95 in.Weight:0.23 lb.
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#2 drcsyntax
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If it's a 2.5 which it seems that it is, then yes it should work.
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#3 babystapler
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Any 2.5" SATA drive will work. I dunno where you're shopping, but it's gonna be tough to beat the prices from Newegg.com.
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#4 shery_n95
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Two things

1)Serial ATA or SATA

2)2.5" (usually the ones found in laptops)

I think recommended speed should be above 5400rpm because thats PS3 stock HDD`s speed.I would suggest to try a raptor 10,000 rpm.

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#5 lil_jon86
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i bought the same hard drive and the same amount of gb but dont expect to much when you

install i was left with 202gb but it cost me $100 how cool is that i bought it a store name

office max next the home depot

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#6 killeradams
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Wait, there's a difference between serial ATA and SATA now? I thought they were the same thing!! Which one works with a PS3?

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#7 Wild_Card
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Wait, there's a difference between serial ATA and SATA now? I thought they were the same thing!! Which one works with a PS3?

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#8 killeradams
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So is SATA and Serial ATA the same thing? I thought it was
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#9 killeradams
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This is the one I'm thinking of getting. Will it be compatible?

It's the seagate momentus 5400

http://www.seagate.com/www/en-us/products/laptops/momentus/

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#10 killeradams
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Bump. Anyone know if it's compatible? I provided a link for easy access
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#11 shery_n95
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^the hdd link you provided is compatible with the PS3.

There isnt any difference between Serial ATA and SATA ..SATA is the short of Serial ATA.