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 mimic the SATA market, and overall value ratings have definitely moved into the higher-capacity PATA models. In fact, only two months ago, it was the 160GB to 200GB range that held the top spots on the chart, but now we find 250GB and 320GB drives taking over. The 200GB range still holds a lot of value, and fills the fourth and fifth spots, followed by a Seagate 160GB drive. Western Digital definitely holds sway in the $/GB rating, taking five out of the top six rankings. At the bottom of the chart, we find the 80GB drives holding down the court, and new system buyers should look at buying at the 120GB to 160GB range.
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