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WD Blue or Purple for personally store film, videos? (zerobytes.monster)
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The original post: /r/datahoarder by /u/Hieuliberty on 2024-10-12 15:52:58.

I know WD Purple is for CCTV storing but it match my preferences:

  • Only store video file (1080p movie, TV Shows. Mostly H.264)
  • Ocassionally access.
  • Watch alone, not share this drive to LAN or Internet.
  • I just need this drive to work for 2 years. Will buy new media server later.

I'm considering between:

  • WD Blue (WD20EZBX) | 2TB | SMR | 2 year warranty | $62
  • WD Purple (WD23PURZ) | 2TB | CMR | 3 year warranty | $68

There's WD Blue model WD20EARZ but I can't find any shop sell it in my country.

Basically the most consideration is about CMR vs SMR. And I don't know if any bad things will happend if a "CCTV" drive attached to personal computer, which turn on/off 5 times a day. Is WD Purple expected to be running 24/7?

Thanks for any recommendation!

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