Where do i get a Samsung 160GB SATA in the UK?

Seal · Post by **Seal** » Mon Oct 27, 2003 4:31 pm

Hi guys, im after 2 160gb samsung SATA drives for a raid0 setup but i cant find them anywhere in the uk! HELP!

Their model number is SP1614C

I dont want to have to buy seagate drives instead :/ or even the noisy maxtors!

Seal

CoolGav · Post by **CoolGav** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 3:56 am

I haven't seen the SATA Samsungs anywhere yet

Not that I'm after the SATA myself, just the PATA SP1614N which isn't anywhere just yet either...

Fabool · Post by **Fabool** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 5:00 am

I don't think they are available in Europe yet.
I've been checking all the local stores every week to see if they're in yet but nothing so far, even though they have all the PATA models available.

Annoying since I have all the other parts for my HTPC ordered and the only thing missing is the 160gb Samsung SATA HD

CoolGav · Post by **CoolGav** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 5:26 am

I checked overclockers UK today and they have the SP1614N PATA version in stock (first in UK to my knowledge), so I ordered two of them! I hope the SATA arrives soon.

I have some year old 80GB 5400rpm Samsungs and comparing the figures for noise, the 1614 is quieter! Fantastic, especially when my curretn drives are inaudible!

Seal · Post by **Seal** » Tue Oct 28, 2003 7:56 am

yeah i knew overclockers had the PATA versions, i have emailed them and asked them whether they could get any SATA ones in stock, hopefully they will get back to me on that. Ill post back.

Seal · Post by **Seal** » Wed Oct 29, 2003 4:51 am

Wuhoo! I got a reply off overclockers.co.uk:

Dear Sir,

Thank you for your e mail,
Sorry, we do not stock those drives, but we may do in the future.
I will forward the suggestion to our purchasing dept.
Regards,

Gavin Meldrum
Overclockers UK - Customer Services
Web: http://www.overclockers.co.uk
Tel: 0870 443 0880
----- Original Message -----
From: "****" <****trialsworks.com>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 28, 2003 12:27 AM
Subject: *orders* Samsung Hard Drives

>> Hi, I noticed that you stock the range of Samsung IDE hard drives and
>> was wandering whether you have or would be able to get hold of a couple
>> of Serial ATA 160GB drives, Model Number: SP1614C. Im very interested in
>> ordering two of these if you have them or could get hold of them. If
>> not, do you know where i could get hold of them in the uk?
>>
>> Thanks

Fabool · Post by **Fabool** » Thu Oct 30, 2003 9:18 am

I would guess they will get them soon.
I just noticed that a few stores here in Finland have them in stock now (and we're usually the LAST ones to get new stuff in Europe

)

Seal · Post by **Seal** » Tue Nov 11, 2003 7:16 am

Bump, ive emailed samsung uk asking them about the uk release date, i'll keep you posted. In the meantime, if you find anywhere that has them (in uk) please do enlighten us!

Seal · Post by **Seal** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 12:30 am

Just got this reply off samsung if your interested:

Dear Customer, Thank you for your mail.

We have just started to manufacture the SATA product.
So it is not enough to support all customers yet.

Thank you.

Sincerely yours
Storage System Division

== For other supports, Please visit www.samsunghdd.com ==

luminous · Post by **luminous** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 11:03 am

I will add my email too, I think the suppliers in the UK are getting the message that we would like to be able to buy these drives

Thanks for the email,

I will certainly be looking into the Nexus fans and the Samsung HDDs,

Thanks for the info. !

Best regards

Pete Judge
Purchasing Dept.
Perfex Ltd.
Unit 800 Oxford Avenue
Slough
Berkshire
SL1 4LN
United Kingdom
Web : www.overclock.co.uk
Email : [email protected]
Tel. : +44 (0)870 141 7161
Fax. : +44 (0)870 141 7162

-----Original Message-----
From: Andrew Jackson [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: 08 November 2003 23:52
To: [email protected]
Subject:

Hi

I have recently purchased several items from you, and was very pleased with the service that I received. I was especially pleased with the speed that you were able to resolve my missing ram heatsink when I ordered a Vantec GPU Cooler.

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http://www.novatech.co.uk/NOVATECH/nc_s ... NEX-S8CMFA
http://www.savastore.com/include2/info7 ... 002&pid=44
http://www.savastore.com/include2/info7 ... 1163&pid=1

I hope this helps you out

Andy

DonP · Post by **DonP** » Fri Nov 14, 2003 8:10 am

Kustompcs now carry a some Spinpoints, including SATAs!!

http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/product.php?subcat=52

Samsung SpinPoint P80 120gb SATA => 97 gbp.
(SATA150 8mb Cache 7200rpm)

Go get 'em guys!

PS Kustompcs aren't bad, used them a few times before. this isn't however a recommendation for this batch, or spinpoints or anything, just a friendly heads-up.

Seal · Post by **Seal** » Mon Nov 17, 2003 2:57 pm

Yeah ive msgd them about it and asked whether they'll get in the 160gb's and i got a brill reply, apparently theyre gonna have them in stock tomorrow morning!!!

http://www.kustompcs.co.uk/forums/showt ... #post98312

This was after i requested it tooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cant wait, im gonna order one.

Seal

DonP · Post by **DonP** » Mon Nov 17, 2003 3:34 pm

Now that's a cool thing.. the forums at KustomPCs I mean.. I always thought they had really cool products.. and it now makes sense.. they have a "Product Suggestions" section in a forum. cool.

RE: 160G samsungs.. wish I had the money.. wish I had the SATA on board.. wish I had more space in my case.. wish.. er.. that's it for the wishes. for now.

Seal · Post by **Seal** » Wed Nov 19, 2003 10:45 am

They finally have them, ive made a new topic with a more relevant topic title.

http://forums.silentpcreview.com/viewto ... 5063#55063