Getting tired of playing "delete a game to install a game" and itching to buy a 4 TB Seagate Backup Plus for $139.99. Before I do so, does it work good? Is 4 Tb too much or am I better off with the $99.99 2 TB?
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If you have latest firmware version and the drive is USB 3.0 then 4TB is fine, infact 8TB is the maximum.
I use 2TB external drive which is powered by the USB itself with no problems .
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/02/03/ps4-system-software-update-4-50-features-detailed/
I use 2TB external drive which is powered by the USB itself with no problems .
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/02/03/ps4-system-software-update-4-50-features-detailed/
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So is 4 TB too big? I have no problems saving $40. lol
[QUOTE="keefy, post: 6528265]If you have latest firmware version and the drive is USB 3.0 then 4TB is fine, infact 8TB is the maximum.
I use 2TB external drive which is powered by the USB itself with no problems .
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/02/03/ps4-system-software-update-4-50-features-detailed/[/QUOTE]
Any idea if playing games off an external drive is as fast as an internal one? Not sure which route I'm better off going. (not that I have an external big enough to backup my PS4 so it's in general not something I want to deal with.
[QUOTE="keefy, post: 6528265]If you have latest firmware version and the drive is USB 3.0 then 4TB is fine, infact 8TB is the maximum.
I use 2TB external drive which is powered by the USB itself with no problems .
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2017/02/03/ps4-system-software-update-4-50-features-detailed/[/QUOTE]
Any idea if playing games off an external drive is as fast as an internal one? Not sure which route I'm better off going. (not that I have an external big enough to backup my PS4 so it's in general not something I want to deal with.
I have a 6TB Western Digital My Book external on my PS4 Pro. Working great.
The biggest complaint I have is that if you use folders (and who doesn't) and you rebuild the database, it will kick all (at least I think it was all) the installed games in the external out of the folders and back to individual icons on the main menu, forcing you to sort them back into the folders one by one. That's a little annoying as I used to rebuild the database about once a month to keep the system running smooth. Haven't tried it since the 4.55 update though....maybe they fixed that.
The biggest complaint I have is that if you use folders (and who doesn't) and you rebuild the database, it will kick all (at least I think it was all) the installed games in the external out of the folders and back to individual icons on the main menu, forcing you to sort them back into the folders one by one. That's a little annoying as I used to rebuild the database about once a month to keep the system running smooth. Haven't tried it since the 4.55 update though....maybe they fixed that.
Fenix, same boat here.
Really want to know if there are any issues playing games form the external.
BUT, I would go for the larger one all day long. The way I see it, you get the 2TB and one day you will run out of room and wish you had the 4TB. Plus, if you eventually stop using it for the PS4 you have a 4 TB free to use. $40.00 for double the storage.
Thanks for the link though, I'm going to be getting a couple of those. One for the PS4 and one for the family.
Really want to know if there are any issues playing games form the external.
BUT, I would go for the larger one all day long. The way I see it, you get the 2TB and one day you will run out of room and wish you had the 4TB. Plus, if you eventually stop using it for the PS4 you have a 4 TB free to use. $40.00 for double the storage.
Thanks for the link though, I'm going to be getting a couple of those. One for the PS4 and one for the family.
[QUOTE="Rayder, post: 6528317]I have a 6TB Western Digital My Book external on my PS4 Pro. Working great.
The biggest complaint I have is that if you use folders (and who doesn't) and you rebuild the database, it will kick all (at least I think it was all) the installed games in the external out of the folders and back to individual icons on the main menu, forcing you to sort them back into the folders one by one. That's a little annoying as I used to rebuild the database about once a month to keep the system running smooth. Haven't tried it since the 4.55 update though....maybe they fixed that.[/QUOTE]
Wtf?
Dam why are PS4 high maintenance , this sounds like a pain in the arse.
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The biggest complaint I have is that if you use folders (and who doesn't) and you rebuild the database, it will kick all (at least I think it was all) the installed games in the external out of the folders and back to individual icons on the main menu, forcing you to sort them back into the folders one by one. That's a little annoying as I used to rebuild the database about once a month to keep the system running smooth. Haven't tried it since the 4.55 update though....maybe they fixed that.[/QUOTE]
Wtf?
Dam why are PS4 high maintenance , this sounds like a pain in the arse.
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Alright, before I go out and spend $140 for an external. If you were me would you opt to upgrade the internal stock 500 GB HDD, even though you don't have anyway to back up the current HDD so you may lose some stuff, or would you go for the 4 TB external? It'll be about the same price either way.
Just not sure which way is the better way to go. Plan to order it once I wake up so I'll have it by Friday.
Just not sure which way is the better way to go. Plan to order it once I wake up so I'll have it by Friday.
[QUOTE="mynd, post: 6528358]I can only say I have two 3tb 7200rpm HDD hooked up to my Xbox one and they work better than the internal. I don't think you will have any issues, but get a wd my book they are 7200rpm.
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From what I see they are 5400rpm?
Fenix where are you seeing that Amazon.ca? This one?
https://www.amazon.com/Book-Desktop-External-Drive-WDBFJK0040HBK-NESN/dp/B00E3RH61W
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From what I see they are 5400rpm?
Fenix where are you seeing that Amazon.ca? This one?
https://www.amazon.com/Book-Desktop-External-Drive-WDBFJK0040HBK-NESN/dp/B00E3RH61W
[QUOTE="wunderless, post: 6528381]From what I see they are 5400rpm?
Fenix where are you seeing that Amazon.ca? This one?
https://www.amazon.com/Book-Desktop-External-Drive-WDBFJK0040HBK-NESN/dp/B00E3RH61W[/QUOTE]
Staples.ca. If you google you can find a $10 off coupon so it's like $11 more after taxes. But clearly that isn't worth it.
[QUOTE="wunderless, post: 6528382]Ah, from the WD website:
http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1704
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So it's $10 more for a bigger sized enclosure? Alright. Was under the impression My books were 7200. lol
Seagate here I come, just seems more practical without being another gigantic box I need to make room for. Thanks for being a little detective. lol
Fenix where are you seeing that Amazon.ca? This one?
https://www.amazon.com/Book-Desktop-External-Drive-WDBFJK0040HBK-NESN/dp/B00E3RH61W[/QUOTE]
Staples.ca. If you google you can find a $10 off coupon so it's like $11 more after taxes. But clearly that isn't worth it.
[QUOTE="wunderless, post: 6528382]Ah, from the WD website:
- We can only guarantee drive capacity. We cannot guarantee a particular internal hard drive model, data interface, rotational speed, or cache size in the external hard drive enclosure.
http://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1704
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So it's $10 more for a bigger sized enclosure? Alright. Was under the impression My books were 7200. lol
Seagate here I come, just seems more practical without being another gigantic box I need to make room for. Thanks for being a little detective. lol
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DO NOT BUY THAT SEAGATE!
My books are 7200 yes
And that link is for an old model
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LQQHL4E/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile
$114 for 4TB
You will not find a 7200 2.5 portable.
If you buy a USB powered 2.5 kiss your ass goodbye to performance.
And you don't need one of the backup models they come with software you will never use.
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My books are 7200 yes
And that link is for an old model
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LQQHL4E/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile
$114 for 4TB
You will not find a 7200 2.5 portable.
If you buy a USB powered 2.5 kiss your ass goodbye to performance.
And you don't need one of the backup models they come with software you will never use.
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[QUOTE="mynd, post: 6528389]DO NOT BUY THAT SEAGATE!
My books are 7200 yes
And that link is for an old model
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LQQHL4E/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile
$114 for 4TB
You will not find a 7200 2.5 portable.
If you buy a USB powered 2.5 kiss your ass goodbye to performance.
And you don't need one of the backup models they come with software you will never use.
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In the questions section of that amazon add all questions (that I read through) asking what rpm get answered with it being a 5400rpm. How do you know it is 7200rpm? Everything I have read said WD doesn't guarantee 7200rpm.
Also looks like aWD's all have the software, not that it matters I guess.
I was looking at one of this little portable ones but then realized the performance might not be up to par.
I'm not to excited about replacing internally and reloading etc.
*note* Not arguing here, trying to get schooled, certainly sounds like you know more.
My books are 7200 yes
And that link is for an old model
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01LQQHL4E/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile
$114 for 4TB
You will not find a 7200 2.5 portable.
If you buy a USB powered 2.5 kiss your ass goodbye to performance.
And you don't need one of the backup models they come with software you will never use.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk[/QUOTE]
In the questions section of that amazon add all questions (that I read through) asking what rpm get answered with it being a 5400rpm. How do you know it is 7200rpm? Everything I have read said WD doesn't guarantee 7200rpm.
Also looks like aWD's all have the software, not that it matters I guess.
I was looking at one of this little portable ones but then realized the performance might not be up to par.
I'm not to excited about replacing internally and reloading etc.
*note* Not arguing here, trying to get schooled, certainly sounds like you know more.