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    X61 and 10k HDD

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by iorgus, Jun 11, 2008.

  1. iorgus

    iorgus Notebook Consultant

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    I am thinking of upgrading my HDD on my X61. I currently have a 120 GB at 5k400. I am asking for your opinion. Do you think I will see an improvement? Is there a noticeable improvement from 7k200 to 10k? What about the heat and noise.

    Any info is appreciated. Thank you.
     
    iorgus, Jun 11, 2008
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  2. Jstn7477

    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    To what 10K rpm hard drive? If you were planning on using a WD VelociRaptor without the IcePAQ, the drive is too tall and doesn't fit in notebooks. Better luck next time.

    -J.B.
     
    Jstn7477, Jun 11, 2008
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  3. Leon

    Leon Notebook Deity

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    Currently, there are no 10k drives for notebooks.
     
    Leon, Jun 11, 2008
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  4. techboydino

    techboydino Notebook Evangelist

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    do you have a SCSI port? :p
     
    techboydino, Jun 11, 2008
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  5. meh

    meh Notebook Enthusiast

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    Why do you even want a 10000 RPM HDD in an ultraportable? Sure, it'll be faster, but it's definitely going to use more power... Don't think there's 2.5" 10000 rpm notebook drives either
     
    meh, Jun 11, 2008
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  6. techboydino

    techboydino Notebook Evangelist

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    seagate actually have a 15Krpm 2.5" drive, but unless you have an extra 6-8mm of height space and a datacenter in your ultrabay, stick with the 7200 rpm.
     
    techboydino, Jun 11, 2008
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  7. iorgus

    iorgus Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for your replys.It seems that I will stick with a 7k200.
     
    iorgus, Jun 12, 2008
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