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    Would installing a hdd alongside an SSD slow down the computer

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by JIC_E7, Jan 10, 2012.

  1. JIC_E7

    JIC_E7 Notebook Guru

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    I have an Aspire 7720g with 4gb hyperx ram and an intel 320 120gb ssd.

    My question is, would installing a 250gb seagate 5400rpm hard drive alongside the ssd slow the computer or boot up times or loading times at all?

    The hdd would just be used for storage and the ssd for windows and frequent applications,

    Thanks in advanced.
     
    JIC_E7, Jan 10, 2012
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  2. Nick

    Nick Professor Carnista

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    Nope, performance would stay the same. Now, of course the files you store on the HDD will be slower than the SSD, but the HDD won't slow the SSD down.
     
    Nick, Jan 10, 2012
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  3. JIC_E7

    JIC_E7 Notebook Guru

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    Ah thanks a lot, I might get either 250gb or 500gb then, was about to purchase another ssd as a secondary but this would save me about £100 lol, Thanks again.
     
    JIC_E7, Jan 10, 2012
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  4. DanVan

    DanVan Notebook Geek

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    Rule of thumb is;

    OS and programs = ssd

    Media = hd
     
    DanVan, Jan 11, 2012
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  5. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    A dual drive setup with a SSD for speed and a big HDD for storage is the best solution at the moment, since SSDs are way too expensive when you want to store a bunch of games ect.
     
    DEagleson, Jan 11, 2012
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  6. Nemix77

    Nemix77 Notebook Deity

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    @ DanVan

    I thought is was the other way around, isn't a SSD drive better for p@rn? :p
     
    Nemix77, Jan 11, 2012
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    VPR5703 Notebook Consultant

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    LOL. Gave me a laugh. Ive got a Hard Drive beside my SSD in the OS/SSD Media/HDD Config. Works wonders. Gives a GREAT compromise between speed and capacity.
     
    VPR5703, Jan 13, 2012
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