I'm not familiar with your model PC, but
any modern HD that is 120G or less should
work in your machine.
I would stick with a 7400 rpm drive if I could.
IF the BIOS supports 48bit LBA addressing,
you can break the 137G limitation.
Google that or ask HP.
Rick Glazier
From: <Phillipwlly
>I am looking to replace an aging Hard Drive in my Compaq Presario 5425ks
> desktop. The HP/Compaq site lists my HD as an 80GB (5400 rpm) Ultra DMA.
> Browsing HDs at Newegg and TigerDirect, the term "UltraDMA" isn't used so I'm unsure
> of what drives might be compatible. I'm leaning toward either WD or Seagate
> 80GB 7200 rpm at an "affordable" price.
> Are there other terms or associated numbers I should look for while shopping?
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