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    Does Buffer Size matter for a BD Drive?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by hendra, Dec 16, 2009.

  1. hendra

    hendra Notebook Virtuoso

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    How crucial is the buffer size for a BD Drive? I am planning to replace my Matsh1ta UJ-220 with Sony Optiarc BC 5500A. UJ-220 has 8MB buffer while BC 5500A has 4.5MB. Would there be any noticeable difference. The speed of both drives are similar
     
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    doesn't matter... but does matter in hard drives...
     
    sean473, Dec 16, 2009
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