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product_id: 102463401
title: "Fantom Drives 22TB GFORCE 3 Pro 7200RPM External Hard Drive - Aluminum, Silver, USB GF3S22000UP"
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# Fantom Drives 22TB GFORCE 3 Pro 7200RPM External Hard Drive - Aluminum, Silver, USB GF3S22000UP

**Brand:** fantom drives
**Price:** $42.63
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- **What is this?** Fantom Drives 22TB GFORCE 3 Pro 7200RPM External Hard Drive - Aluminum, Silver, USB GF3S22000UP by fantom drives
- **How much does it cost?** $42.63 with free shipping
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## Description

Fantom Drives 22TB GFORCE 3 Pro 7200RPM External Hard Drive - Aluminum, Silver, USB GF3S22000UP

Review: Exactly what I wanted. - I bought this for my Xbox One to store some additional games. Aside from looking like a boss hard drive, it's also the first result when you search for "7200rpm external hard drive". I imagine that's why you see so many reviews from fellow Xbox One owners. Anyway, my Xbox One's internal storage was 92% filled up so it was time to upgrade. Pros 1. The thing feels really solid. The actual external closure is made out of metal while the stand is made out of plastic. The connections in the back, the power switch, and all of it feels like a complete and sturdy package. I imagine it'll last for a long time if I treat it right (assuming the drive isn't a dud, which happens from time to time). It looks awesome sitting next to my xbox one. 2. 2TB as advertised and so far it's taken all the games I own (about 12, of varying sizes) with about 75% of its capacity left to play with. Transfers have been (relatively) quick and painless. The formatting process on the Xbox One was also quick and painless. 3. The drive turns off when the console turns off. Woot! 4. The 7200rpm vs 5400rpm debate is long and tedious. I will say this. On an old 3TB 5400rpm drive, I got exactly ONE bit of stutter while playing a game on NHL 16. With the 7200rpm, I got no stutters on that game. So even if the benefits are minuscule, sometimes that's enough to even out the rough edges. Glad I went 7200rpm. 5. Unless I update and say that the drive failed, assume the drive continues to live :) Cons 1. I wish the USB 3.0 cable were a bit longer. Kind of limits my placement of this device. I may have to buy a slightly longer one if my current placement doesn't work out. 2. A mode to turn the blue light off would've been nice. It is kind of harsh. Some things of note: 1. This really is just a 7200rpm hard drive wrapped up in a really cool, all metal enclosure. By that I mean (I'm like 95% certain) that there's no difference between this and a 7200rpm drive you buy for your desktop computer. In reality, you could probably pick up a 7200rpm drive, buy an enclosure, and create something like this yourself if you're tech-savvy DIY type. I'm tech savvy, but I'm notoriously bad at DIY which is why I got this one. 2. Because it is pretty much a standard, desktop-grade 7200rpm hard drive, the snicks and wizzes that people are hearing are actually totally normal. That's what desktop HDDs sound like. Some may think it's too loud or worrisome, I can tell you it's not. That's what my computer hard drive sounds like and it's still ringing after 5 years. Overall, I'm currently super happy about my purchase. It's working very well and my games play extremely well off of it. Don't listen to the debates, there's really not much of a real-world difference between 5400rpm and 7200rpm, but if you're like me and you want to go that "little, itty bitty" extra mile with your Xbox One, this is a good drive to do it with. Just point the light the other way so it burns holes in your walls instead of your retinas! :D
Review: I just got this drive, but so far it's the best external HD I've owned to date. - I've been a professional graphic and web designer for more than 15 years, and I've owned external hard drives from all the major manufacturers, and a few in between. I currently have a Lacie, a Seagate, a WD and this new Fantom sitting on my desk. This Fantom drive replaces a CalDigit Media Drive, for which I paid more than twice as much, and which was only 1 TB. That drive, hyped as a reliable pro-quality drive, was noisy and lasted less than two years. It started making loud clunking noises and spinning all the time, and I replaced it before I experienced any data loss, but it was about dead. The CalDigit external drive required me to push an "on" button with every startup; unlike any of my other drives, it would not mount on its own. This Fantom drive is quieter than any of my other hard drives, and it mounts automatically when I boot my Mac. I'm using it as my Time Machine drive, and so far it's working flawlessly. It's also a very sleek-looking drive, with a nice brushed-steel black finish, and it looks thinner on my desktop than the main image in this listing makes it appear. A nice blue LED assures me that it's turned on. The feel of this enclosure is that it's well made, a real quality deal. I haven't tested it for speed, but it's a 7200-rpm drive, and it's fast enough for backups for sure. I'll need new computer with USB 3.0 to really appreciate the transfer speed. I would recommend this drive to anyone who wants a solid, well-built desktop hard drive. UPDATE: It's now March of 2015, and this drive, alongside its twin, are still humming along nicely doing a lot of heavy lifting. My Mac Pro user folder is on one, and Time Machine is on the other, and I've yet to have any issue with these drives running nearly 24/7. Awesome!

## Features

- Fantom Drives GFORCE 3 Pro 7200RPM external hard drive is formatted for Windows and can easily be formatted for Mac
- Transfer rates up to 250MB/s depending on capacity and up to 30% faster than 5400RPM drives. USB 3.0 cable included. Compatible with USB-C and Thunderbolt 3 (cable sold separately)
- Fanless hard-bodied aluminum provides protection for drives and doubles as a heat sink to keep temperatures cool and operation quiet
- Compatible with Windows (Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11), Mac OS X or newer (great for Time Machine backup), PlayStation (PS4) up to 8TB, Xbox One (Original, S, X)
- GFORCE 3 Pro 7200RPM external hard drives are available from 1TB to a monstrous 22TB capacity. 2 Years Warranty when registered with Fantom Drives

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BZ2K7C8D |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Best Sellers Rank | #530 in External Hard Drives |
| Brand | Fantom Drives |
| Built-In Media | USB 3.0 cable, Power Adaptor and Stand |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 |
| Color | Silver |
| Compatible Devices | Gaming Console, Laptop |
| Connectivity Technology | Thunderbolt , USB |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 1,943 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 291 Megabytes Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 22 TB |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Hard-Drive Size | 22 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | USB |
| Installation Type | External Hard Drive |
| Manufacturer | Fantom |
| Media Speed | 250 Megabytes Per Second |
| Model Name | GFORCE 3 Pro |
| Model Number | GF3S22000UP |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Read Speed | 250 Megabytes Per Second |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, Gaming, Personal |
| UPC | 749656173521 |
| Warranty Description | 1 Year |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Fantom Drives
- **Color:** Silver
- **Compatible Devices:** Gaming Console, Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** Thunderbolt, USB
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 22 TB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Serial ATA
- **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** Portable

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exactly what I wanted.
*by J***Y on December 23, 2015*

I bought this for my Xbox One to store some additional games. Aside from looking like a boss hard drive, it's also the first result when you search for "7200rpm external hard drive". I imagine that's why you see so many reviews from fellow Xbox One owners. Anyway, my Xbox One's internal storage was 92% filled up so it was time to upgrade. Pros 1. The thing feels really solid. The actual external closure is made out of metal while the stand is made out of plastic. The connections in the back, the power switch, and all of it feels like a complete and sturdy package. I imagine it'll last for a long time if I treat it right (assuming the drive isn't a dud, which happens from time to time). It looks awesome sitting next to my xbox one. 2. 2TB as advertised and so far it's taken all the games I own (about 12, of varying sizes) with about 75% of its capacity left to play with. Transfers have been (relatively) quick and painless. The formatting process on the Xbox One was also quick and painless. 3. The drive turns off when the console turns off. Woot! 4. The 7200rpm vs 5400rpm debate is long and tedious. I will say this. On an old 3TB 5400rpm drive, I got exactly ONE bit of stutter while playing a game on NHL 16. With the 7200rpm, I got no stutters on that game. So even if the benefits are minuscule, sometimes that's enough to even out the rough edges. Glad I went 7200rpm. 5. Unless I update and say that the drive failed, assume the drive continues to live :) Cons 1. I wish the USB 3.0 cable were a bit longer. Kind of limits my placement of this device. I may have to buy a slightly longer one if my current placement doesn't work out. 2. A mode to turn the blue light off would've been nice. It is kind of harsh. Some things of note: 1. This really is just a 7200rpm hard drive wrapped up in a really cool, all metal enclosure. By that I mean (I'm like 95% certain) that there's no difference between this and a 7200rpm drive you buy for your desktop computer. In reality, you could probably pick up a 7200rpm drive, buy an enclosure, and create something like this yourself if you're tech-savvy DIY type. I'm tech savvy, but I'm notoriously bad at DIY which is why I got this one. 2. Because it is pretty much a standard, desktop-grade 7200rpm hard drive, the snicks and wizzes that people are hearing are actually totally normal. That's what desktop HDDs sound like. Some may think it's too loud or worrisome, I can tell you it's not. That's what my computer hard drive sounds like and it's still ringing after 5 years. Overall, I'm currently super happy about my purchase. It's working very well and my games play extremely well off of it. Don't listen to the debates, there's really not much of a real-world difference between 5400rpm and 7200rpm, but if you're like me and you want to go that "little, itty bitty" extra mile with your Xbox One, this is a good drive to do it with. Just point the light the other way so it burns holes in your walls instead of your retinas! :D

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I just got this drive, but so far it's the best external HD I've owned to date.
*by C***H on December 28, 2013*

I've been a professional graphic and web designer for more than 15 years, and I've owned external hard drives from all the major manufacturers, and a few in between. I currently have a Lacie, a Seagate, a WD and this new Fantom sitting on my desk. This Fantom drive replaces a CalDigit Media Drive, for which I paid more than twice as much, and which was only 1 TB. That drive, hyped as a reliable pro-quality drive, was noisy and lasted less than two years. It started making loud clunking noises and spinning all the time, and I replaced it before I experienced any data loss, but it was about dead. The CalDigit external drive required me to push an "on" button with every startup; unlike any of my other drives, it would not mount on its own. This Fantom drive is quieter than any of my other hard drives, and it mounts automatically when I boot my Mac. I'm using it as my Time Machine drive, and so far it's working flawlessly. It's also a very sleek-looking drive, with a nice brushed-steel black finish, and it looks thinner on my desktop than the main image in this listing makes it appear. A nice blue LED assures me that it's turned on. The feel of this enclosure is that it's well made, a real quality deal. I haven't tested it for speed, but it's a 7200-rpm drive, and it's fast enough for backups for sure. I'll need new computer with USB 3.0 to really appreciate the transfer speed. I would recommend this drive to anyone who wants a solid, well-built desktop hard drive. UPDATE: It's now March of 2015, and this drive, alongside its twin, are still humming along nicely doing a lot of heavy lifting. My Mac Pro user folder is on one, and Time Machine is on the other, and I've yet to have any issue with these drives running nearly 24/7. Awesome!

### ⭐ Dead in Three Months or Less
*by I***O on September 15, 2019*

I bought this 2-TB external hard drive in May to replace an 8-year-old WD MyBook drive. The WD drive was fine, and exceptionally quiet, but at 8-years-old, I worried about it. The drive(s) were connected to my antenna TV DVR, recording TV shows (cord cutting duty). Every once in a while, you get a good deal on a no-name item. This one sure looks like excellent quality from the outside. Unfortunately, the beauty IS ONLY SKIN DEEP. When I first connected the Fantom Drive up, I thought it was much noisier than the old MyBook. It worked OK, and I've never had a hard drive as quiet as the MyBook, so I felt I may have judged the Fantom Drive unfairly. The antenna TV DVRs have a recording schedule, just like cable TV DVRs, but some times, I thought the Fantom Drive was making a lot of noise when it shouldn't even be recording. Well, with that DVR, I sometime don't check in on it for a couple of months at a time. I did last week, and when I switched the TV to that DVR, there were big red warnings that the DVR couldn't read/access the hard drive. As it turned out, I had just bought a new second TV Antenna DVR, and was using the MyBook with that one until I could afford an 8TB hard drive for the new DVR. I got that one today, and moved the old MyBook hard drive back to the 1st DVR. That DVR is happy again, and the ancient MyBook is still running silent. I took the Fantom Drive to my main PC desktop, and plugged it in. It's spinning, and making some occasional noises, the irritatingly blue LED is glaring like it always has. My computer made a "bell" noise when it detected the drive, but it can't identify, or even list the drive being there. It's apparently a nice looking doorstop now. I was hoping to re-format the thing and use it as temporary storage on the PC, but since it doesn't show up as anything, I can't format it. (It is a Phantom - the computer can't see it). Right from the start with this drive, I was super impressed with the nice looking and sturdy all metal case. I wanted to like it... but the drive inside that case was noisy from the start, and I don't know when it died. It may have been the first week, or 3 months at the most.

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