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    trying to inform myself with computers

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by manty504, Feb 10, 2009.

  1. manty504

    manty504 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok so im thinking about purchasing this lap top... one has 320GB 7200 rpm
    and the other has 320 5400 rpm.... is this a substantial difference? what is rpm do?
    and another question of the arctic silver compound... what does that do.. and is it worthwhile to spend the extra cash on buying it?
     
    manty504, Feb 10, 2009
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  2. HerrKaputt

    HerrKaputt Elite Notebook User

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    RPM (rotations per minute) is the speed of the Hard Drive. 7200 will make your laptop faster, especially at boot and shutdown and when launching applications. Also load times of games etc are better.
     
    HerrKaputt, Feb 10, 2009
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Only if the company is going to apply it for you or if you are comfortable in disassembling your computer.
     
    namaiki, Feb 10, 2009
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    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    artic silver is a paste that goes between your cpu and gpu (graphics card) it helps keep it cooler by transfering heat better then the manufactorers stuff. you have to take apart your laptop to put it on. most computers do not need it unless you buy a gaming computer
     
    The_Moo™, Feb 14, 2009
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