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    Which of the 2 hard drives are better

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by tofuboi01, Dec 4, 2008.

  1. tofuboi01

    tofuboi01 Notebook Consultant

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    Hey everyone, i read many threads about hard drives and the comparison, I am wondering which of these 2 320gb hd is better, one is 5400rpm and the others 7200rpm, the prices are shown as below, i would like the opinions and advice whether the extra money is worth it, i just received some grant money =p.

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    tofuboi01, Dec 4, 2008
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    7200rpm is way faster.
     
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    So the extra money is worth spending on the same size but different rpm hard drives?
     
    tofuboi01, Dec 4, 2008
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    Why novatech ? You could get a Hitachi 7K320 for ~£70 from LambdaTek.
     
    Andy, Dec 4, 2008
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    I would go always for the faster one.. 7200 all the way
     
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    That's a 3.5" desktop drive.

    Look for a 2.5" notebook drive.

    Like WD3200BEKT or WD3200BJKT (with free fall sensor) or Seagate 7200.3 320GB.
     
    Phil, Dec 4, 2008
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    thank you everyone for your advices, but i get different ones pointing to different hard drives, but i will give a good look for a good price.

    My max is £70 incl P+P.

    Which is better out of these two?
    WD3200BEKT or WD3200BJKT

    I found a wd3200bekt for £70 incl PP, which site is better to buy from? Overclockers or lambda tek? difference is £1.
     
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    The difference between BEKT and BJKT is the with free fall sensor on the latter.

    It means when a fall or sudden movement is registered the heads will be parked to prevent damage to the platter.
     
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    £69.54 or something like that from the lambda tek website, so it is recommended to speak the money on this than any other 7200rmp hd out there?
     
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  13. Mr._Kubelwagen

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    I've got a scorpio black, and I think it's great. I upgraded from a 160 5400 stock drive, and there was definitely a performance increase (at least in load times, etc.).
     
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    If your after speed yeah. If your after max battery life go for Seagate 7200.3

    Or wait for Seagate 7200.4 500GB which will be the fastest hd out. Expected half december.
     
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    Ok i have decided on that WD3200BEKT or BJKT when it is back in stop as it is within the max range i am willing to spend, thanks everyone for their advice!

    Much appreciated.

    tofu
     
    tofuboi01, Dec 4, 2008
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