The following chart takes a slightly different angle on Parallel ATA hard drive prices, and attempts to discern overall value using a price per GB figure, and then sorting by it. This chart pushes the lowest $/GB rating to the top, and uses a tried-and-true method of illustrating where the best overall values may exist, Of course, no method is foolproof, and other factors like performance or features certainly come into play, but it does give us a different view on what brands, speeds and capacities offer the best bang for the buck.
Once again, it's the 160GB to 200GB hard drives that are holding down the top spots on the PATA list, and offer the best overall value for buyers. A lone Seagate 250GB model did slide into the top 4, but otherwise, it's consistent through the first ten entries. The best PATA value is likely best served with a 200GB model, as this not only offers an extremely nice $/GB rating, but also supplies the needed capacity for today's demanding games and applications. As usual, the 40GB drives take up the bottom slots, and if money is tight, at least think of moving up to at least the 120GB level.
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