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 which hard drive brands, speeds and capacities offer the best bang for the buck.
The Parallel ATA market continues to follow the standard trends, and the top overall drive values still sit in the 250GB to 320GB range. These drive capacities accounted for the top eleven PATA drive values for September, which is a repeat of the performance in both July and August. We do see overall value increasing, and the chart welcomes in our first two drives to offer lower-than 30-cent per GB ratings. The Western Digital SE 250GB and 320GB drives both check in at 29-cents per GB, and are followed by the popular Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB at 30-cents per GB. These all offer exceptional value, and it seems that the 320GB drives are tailor made for high-end value. As usual, a selection of 80GB and 120GB drives hold down the worst value ratings, with these accounting for the bottom eleven drives.
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