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    7200 vs 5400 in SATA

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tylerj79, Apr 5, 2006.

  1. tylerj79

    tylerj79 Notebook Enthusiast

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    how much of a benifit would a SATA notebook with a 7200 rpm have over a 5400 rpm.

    is it a dramitic enough increase to be worth an extra $70??

    im going to be playing alot of games on this drive, so are the speeds that different?
     
    tylerj79, Apr 5, 2006
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  2. Faire

    Faire Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think so. I've read having 5400 over 4200 is a bigger increase.
     
    Faire, Apr 5, 2006
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