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    HD replacement Dell Inspiron 6000

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Sailorman51, Feb 11, 2011.

  1. Sailorman51

    Sailorman51 Newbie

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    This question has probably been addressed many times, but I didn't see any thread. I am replacing a HD in an Inspiron 6000. I am replacing a 60 GB 5400 RPM drive. Can I install a 7200 RPM without any difficulties?

    Thanks!
     
    Sailorman51, Feb 11, 2011
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  2. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Yes any 7200 RPM IDE/PATA/ATA drive will work.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Feb 11, 2011
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  3. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    I installed a 160GB 5400rpm drive in my sisters Inspiron 6000. Some older IDE/ATA laptops have a limit on HDD size, generally 120GB I think. The Inspiron 6000 doesn't have this limit.
     
    Nick, Feb 11, 2011
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  4. LiveStrong

    LiveStrong Notebook Consultant

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    Getting a 5400 rpm drive is probably your best shot; they're cheaper, and actually even faster than any 7200 rpm PATA drive available. Try doing a search for the Samsung HM160HC on this site; theres a lot of good info there.
     
    LiveStrong, Feb 11, 2011
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    LaptopUser247 Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, the Samsung HM160HC is probably the fastest IDE/PATA 2.5 inch HDD you can buy. Scores about 52MB/s in HDTach from what I can remember (I have one). It's also very quiet.

    I believe Western Digital also has some BEVE model HDD's that are available up to 320GB capacity but somewhat slower in HDTach (high 40's if I remember correctly).
     
    LaptopUser247, Feb 12, 2011
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  6. Sailorman51

    Sailorman51 Newbie

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    Thanks to all!
     
    Sailorman51, Feb 12, 2011
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