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    difference between 5400rpm and 7200rpm on a notebool

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by najibk, May 4, 2006.

  1. najibk

    najibk Notebook Enthusiast

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    How big of a difference will I notice between the 5400rpm and 7200 rpm on a laptop (macbook pro for example). Will the 7200 rpm consume more battery power and be noisier? and is it worth it?
     
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  2. RogueMonk

    RogueMonk Notebook Deity

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    The difference in performance is noticeable. I think it is worth it, especially if your notebook is your main machine.

    7200 rpm drives use marginally more power, but not enough to notice. My 7k100 is very quiet. The 7k60 is a bit louder. That being said, the fujitsu drive in my other notebook (5400rpm) is louder than both my 7200rpm drives.
     
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I think it depends on what you are doing. For hard drive intensive apps like audio and video encoding, a 7200RPM will be a lot faster. For surfing, office and burning discs, it will be less noticeable.
     
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    If you transfer a lot of files between the notebook and an external HD, encode video or run programs from 'virtual CD ROMS', the performance will be faster.
     
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