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.
The Parallel ATA market continues to evolve, and just last month it was the 160GB to 200GB hard drives that held down the top spots on the $/GB list. This has changed significantly in June, and we see 250GB and 320GB models at the top of the value list, followed by a number of 200GB models. In fact, just about half of the top 10 PATA drive values are 250GB or higher models and we'd be looking at the 200GB-250GB range for any new system buy. The bottom of the list remains consistent, with the 40GB and 80GB models holding down the bottom rungs, and even if money is tight, we would go with at least a 120GB-160GB drive to start.
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