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    Older generation 7200rpm HDD compared to newer higher capacity 5400rpm drives?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Tricks., Aug 25, 2009.

  1. Tricks.

    Tricks. Notebook Consultant

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    So I have a Seagate 7200.1 100GB 7200rpm running in my Thinkpad, I was interested in upgrading to a newer 5400rpm 250/320GB hard disk.

    I don't need the capacity but just wanted to know if there would be an increase in actual everyday performance because of the increased density even though its at a slower rpm?
     
    Tricks., Aug 25, 2009
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  2. Soviet Sunrise

    Soviet Sunrise Notebook Prophet

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    The newer 5400RPM drives will be faster than your old 7200.1.
     
    Soviet Sunrise, Aug 25, 2009
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  3. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I doubt there will be a noticeable different in day to day usage though in benchmarks Soviet is correct.
     
    sgogeta4, Aug 25, 2009
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  4. iGrim

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    Todays 5400rpm drive are superior and far more reliable.
     
    iGrim, Aug 25, 2009
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    Why not just go for a newer generation 7200RPM @ 160GB. These can be had for the same price.
     
    adesai, Sep 3, 2009
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  6. 4st3risk

    4st3risk Notebook Evangelist

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    160GB? WHY???

    Seagate Momentus 500GB 7200.4 = $100

    Why 160GB?????........
     
    4st3risk, Sep 3, 2009
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  7. K-TRON

    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    Because a single platter Hitachi 7K320 (160gb) is faster than the seagate momentus 7200.4 at 500gb

    What model laptop do you have?
    If you have a SATA based laptop drive, than you have a wide range when it comes to an upgrade.
    If you have a PATA drive, there arent so many choices.

    K-TRON
     
    K-TRON, Sep 3, 2009
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  8. 4st3risk

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    Hmmm... How much slower Momentus is? 1 sec slower OS boot? Sacrifice 340GB of space for 1 sec less boottime? I've got Asus N10Jh netbook, even though Asus doesn't call it netbook.
     
    4st3risk, Sep 3, 2009
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  9. Phil

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    It will be very hard (impossible) to notice any difference between Seagate 7200.4 and Hitachi 7K320.
     
    Phil, Sep 4, 2009
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