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    How to determine HDD speed?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Crypto, Jan 29, 2007.

  1. Crypto

    Crypto Notebook Geek

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    I have a couple drives that I want to use, but I'm unsure their speed. Is there some way to determine the RPM? If I plug it into USB via enclosure, will windows tell me?
    It's not written anywhere on the drive.

    thanks
    T
     
    Crypto, Jan 29, 2007
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Search the web with the model numbers for the HDD's. Manufacturers usually have spec sheets for most drives online.
     
    miner, Jan 29, 2007
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  3. flashprog

    flashprog Newbie

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    Try using SiSoft Sandra to find out more info about your HDDs
     
    flashprog, Jan 29, 2007
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