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    Hard Drive question (based on delay of order)

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ParityBit, Aug 14, 2010.

  1. ParityBit

    ParityBit Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi All,

    I ordered a Laptop with a Seagate XT 7200RPM NCQ Hybrid but I was told it would be 2 weeks or so until the part comes in. I was thinking I could upgrade to a 160GB Intel X25-M Solid State Drive and probably get the laptop quicker.

    The laptop is for gaming and software design (for school and work) so I would need a HD that can handle that. Is that a good drive for gaming? Or should I just wait the 2 weeks for the hybrid?

    Thanks!
     
    ParityBit, Aug 14, 2010
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  2. tilleroftheearth

    tilleroftheearth Wisdom listens quietly...

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    Any HD will handle your needs, but what is the price differences between the two options?

    With what I know, I would wait for the XT.
     
    tilleroftheearth, Aug 14, 2010
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  3. Phil

    Phil Retired

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    The Seagate XT will not offer improvements for game loading times. The Intel SSD will.
     
    Phil, Aug 14, 2010
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    sean473 Notebook Prophet

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    the SSD will be faster than the hard drive and cost way more... if u need space, ur better off waiting for the XT... if u want speed and don't mind the extra cost and don't need much space , i'd get the SSD.. ur choice.
     
    sean473, Aug 14, 2010
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