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    Any cons to getting an 800 gb 64 mb 5400 rpm internal hdd?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by BrokenComputer, May 26, 2010.

  1. BrokenComputer

    BrokenComputer Newbie

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    So my computer's harddrive crashed 7 or so months ago, and I ended up replacing it with an 20 gb internal hdd since that was from an older computer.

    I saw an Internal harddrive for $60, are there lots of problems with this internal harddrive?

    Western Digital Caviar Green WD8000AARS
    800GB
    5400 RPM
    64MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5"
    Internal Hard Drive

    Also, would the harddrive fit my Windows xp home edition?

    Any feedback is appreciated.
     
    BrokenComputer, May 26, 2010
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  2. Phil

    Phil Retired

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    That's a 3.5" drive. Not suitable for laptops. If your computer is a desktop I recommend heading over to Desktopreview.com

    Keep in mind the drive you selected is optimized for power efficiency and rather slow. Get at least a 7200 RPM.
     
    Phil, May 26, 2010
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  3. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    Yes please go to our sister site as this forum is closed for desktop discussion. Thanks.
     
    Padmé, May 26, 2010
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