so after learning that my HDD is about to die (as you can see in my post :http://www.gamespot.com/pages/forums/show_msgs.php?topic_id=27120469&msg_id=318161195#318161195)

i am now looking to change it. i'm down to 2 options:

1) Western Digital Scorpio Blue (320gb 5400rpm)

2) Seagate Momentus (320gb 5400rpm)

which one do you think i should go with? i'm talking loading speeds, reliability, noise level, or just better brand over-all. what do you think? i don't need exact details and measurements, just your thoughts. thanks

[QUOTE="jbufv"][QUOTE="StudySession"]

You can just swap out the hard drive and they are pretty cheap. You may want to backup your save data on an external hard drive if you have one.

StudySession

Then your all set. Just look up a guide on how to swap out the HDD and you should be all good if yours gives out.

[QUOTE="jbufv"][QUOTE="KingNabster"]Its dying dude. Let it go with dignity. Don't be sad.StudySession

You can just swap out the hard drive and they are pretty cheap. You may want to backup your save data on an external hard drive if you have one.

Its dying dude. Let it go with dignity. Don't be sad.KingNabster

i have a relatively new 80gb ps3. for some reason, the HDD is making this clicking, or ticking, noise. it sounds like a computer operating. i know it is the HDD because:

1) as i said, it sounds like the HDD of a computer

2) i only hear it when the HDD access indicator light is on

is it ok for me to be able to hear the HDD operating? or is my hard drive going bye bye?

Dont worry to much about it. I had the same issue with AC2 (happened once) & my PS3 is only 5 months old.Gamer197039

today while playing assassins creed 2 it suddenly froze somewhere in Venice. this is the first time this happened and after a restart of the ps3, it didn't happen again. still, has anyone else had this game freeze on them? is it the game or the ps3?

Just buy a solid state drivemarcl18123

What click click click? Are you sure you're not talking about the sound the disc drive makes when reading a disc sometimes? Sort of printer-ish?

amsfm6

i'm sick and tired if the annoying clicking sound my ps3's hard drive makes when loading or installing. it really hurts the mood of gaming, like in a cut-scene with a dramatic pause, all of the sudden the hdd goes *click click click*. i know that solid state drives are dead silent, but they're also way too expensive. what are some really quiet hard drives that?are there silent or nearly silent hard drives that you can recommend? a capacity of more than 80gb would be great, since i don't want to compromise space. thanks for your help.