The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/paradox_pete on 2024-12-18 22:34:17.

Trying to find a cheap desktop drive for mass storage. something under 300 USD (I live in New Zealand). Came across these two drives from this vendor (prices seem reasonable) but not sure what the difference is

https://east-digital.myshopify.com/products/seagate-st16000nm001g-16tb-exos-x16-512e-6gb-3-5-sata-enterprise-hard-drive

https://east-digital.myshopify.com/products/seagate-st16000nm000j-16tb-exos-x18-sata-6gb-s-enterprise-internal-hard-drive-hdd-new

Whats the difference and are these reasonable for a desktop computer? Alternatively what else would you recommend that I can either purchase from Amazon or other website that sells internationally?