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    7200.3 250g vs 320g

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by a7x2thedeath, Sep 22, 2008.

  1. a7x2thedeath

    a7x2thedeath Notebook Consultant

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    Is there any noticable difference performance-wise between the two drives?
     
    a7x2thedeath, Sep 22, 2008
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  2. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    probably not. they're both blazing fast. HDTune says 250gb is a bit faster. Get the size you need since there isn't really a difference between them
     
    sxusteven, Sep 22, 2008
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  3. a7x2thedeath

    a7x2thedeath Notebook Consultant

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    I wasnt really worried about the size, just thinking about access times and whatnot.
     
    a7x2thedeath, Sep 22, 2008
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  4. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    SSD then? -----------------
     
    Nirvana, Sep 22, 2008
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  5. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    if you don't want SSD as nirvana suggested and size doesn't bother you, go with 250gb
     
    sxusteven, Sep 22, 2008
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  6. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    If you're worried about access/seek times, get the 160GB version.
     
    Andy, Sep 22, 2008
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  7. sonoritygenius

    sonoritygenius Goddess of Laptops

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    lol we're going down the GB train.. so get the 64gb SSD :D
     
    sonoritygenius, Sep 22, 2008
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    temagic Notebook Consultant

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    wait 'til the Intel X-25 hits the market... (128GB SSD.... SUPERFAST!!!) (the "slow" version... 75MB/s write, 250MB/s read. "fast" version to be released at a later date...)
     
    temagic, Sep 22, 2008
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  9. sxusteven

    sxusteven Notebook Evangelist

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    You mean the E series? XD we're talking big money now :)
    First thing I do is buy a high end SSD if I win the lottery
     
    sxusteven, Sep 22, 2008
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