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    T400 Hd

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Porsche576, Mar 10, 2009.

  1. Porsche576

    Porsche576 Newbie

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    Quick question about laptop speed. Would it be more beneficial to upgrade from 2.26 mhz 8400 to the 2.40mhz 8600 processor or stay w/ the 8400 and upgrade the HD from the 160 5400rpm to the 160 7200 rpm HD? Does upgrading the HD help quite a bit in loading programs, etc? Thanks
     
    Porsche576, Mar 10, 2009
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Unless you have a specific need, the hard drive is usually the better upgrade.
     
    ZaZ, Mar 11, 2009
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    Red_Dragon Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    why not go for a 200gb 7200RPM drive? Im sure if you looks around you can find it for a good price.
     
    Red_Dragon, Mar 11, 2009
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    MoffiaJ Notebook Consultant

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    You can get this Hitachi 320 for basically the price of the Lenovo upgrade to 7200rpm and use your factory HD as an external or ultrabay drive
     
    MoffiaJ, Mar 11, 2009
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