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    160GB 4200 vs 120GB 5400

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by SlimShady, Jun 4, 2008.

  1. SlimShady

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    I'm going to have two extra 120GB 5400 drives when I replace them with the new drives I ordered, and my older Toshiba has a 160GB 4200 drive in it. Aside from losing the 40GB of drive space, will the 5400 show any performance increase in comparison?
     
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    Thanks, looks like replacing a 4200 with a 5400 will show in increase no matter the size.
     
    SlimShady, Jun 4, 2008
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    You definitley want to have a faster hard drive. Any posssible chance that you can get a 7200 speed?
     
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    A 4200 will give you the best battery life,but the least performance.
    I`d sugest a 160 or 200 5400 rpm one for better density and nice battery life/performance ratio.
     
    eleron911, Jun 4, 2008
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