It's A Digital Disease!

The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Snoo-85489 on 2024-09-23 20:20:44.

Not even sure if this is the right sub, r/storage has a rule against anything non enterprise level but no pointer towards the right sub.

Im looking for a cheap but large backup external HDD. Something like 5-8 terrabytes for backups. Wont be accessed very often (like once a month maybe) but absolutely needs to not die. I plan on backing up all my data on it once a month so what are my options?

I paid about 120 (60 when converted to USD) for my ADATA 1TB external HDD a few years ago and its been good. Im looking at prices now on a local website and these 5-8TB drives range from 100 (used) to like 500 and even more, so, what price is too good to be true and do you have any suggestions for a specific model that isnt gonna break the bank? Thanks.