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    faster hdd boost system performance?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by pembo22, Jan 14, 2008.

  1. pembo22

    pembo22 Newbie

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    I currently have an older sony laptop. P4 2.8 GHz, 533 FSB with a 4200 RPM hdd. I was wondering if i were to get a faster hdd, say a 7200 RPM if it would increase system performance or if the fsb is too low to see any change? Thanks
     
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  2. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    No, you will see a huge noticeable difference. It will feel like a whole new computer.
     
    nizzy1115, Jan 14, 2008
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  3. n0elia

    n0elia Come on Haswell...

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    4200 vs. 7200 RPM? BIG difference, get a 7200 ;)
     
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  4. John B

    John B Notebook Prophet

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    Yes, there is a difference, but it also depends on what you do with your computer...
     
    John B, Jan 14, 2008
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    mas5acre Notebook Evangelist

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    also reccomend a combo of DH TuneXP followed up by bootvis. Freeware.....GOOGLE IT!
     
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  6. pembo22

    pembo22 Newbie

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    Also, my current hdd is an ata-5. are the ata-6 drives backwards compatible with that?
     
    pembo22, Jan 14, 2008
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    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Absolutely, ATA-6 is backwards compatible.

    I upgraded from 4200RPM to 5400RPM but I have been thinking getting 7200RPM lately.

    What is stopping me...is it worth it? MY 80GB is plenty for my needs.

    JC
     
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    pembo22 Newbie

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    Thanks to everyone who posted. This is my first time on forums and the info greatly helped. Thanks
     
    pembo22, Jan 14, 2008
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