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    M860TU HDD size/heat??

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by chidesd, Sep 11, 2008.

  1. chidesd

    chidesd Notebook Evangelist

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    ok im ordering a M860TU from xoticpc and i was wondering if the size of the HDD makes a difference if the speed is the same?
    Example. plz order this Hdd in order of highest to lowest heat consumption.
    320GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA II 300 - 8MB Cache)
    320GB 7200RPM (Serial-ATA II 300 - 16MB Cache)
    500GB 5400RPM (Serial-ATA II 300 - 8MB Cache)
    and will 5400RPM to 7200RPM make a big speed difference?
     
    chidesd, Sep 11, 2008
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  2. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    there is not a huge difference in speed from a new 5400rpm drive to a 7200 rpm drive... IMO not enough to warranty the price differences.

    it does not affect the performance... only load times.
     
    Gophn, Sep 12, 2008
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  3. chidesd

    chidesd Notebook Evangelist

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    what about heat will there be a difference between the heat in the 500 GB and the 300 GB im talking the 5400RPM Hdd?
     
    chidesd, Sep 12, 2008
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    I would think that both the 5400rpm drives would have similar temps... especially if they are from the same manufacturer.
     
    Gophn, Sep 12, 2008
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  5. chidesd

    chidesd Notebook Evangelist

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    ok thanks because i wanted to get the 500 GB but not if it runs hotter. thanks
     
    chidesd, Sep 12, 2008
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    My NP8660 has the 500GB... runs nice and cool for me.
     
    jazznutuva, Sep 12, 2008
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  7. chidesd

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    ok thanks ill keep that in mind
     
    chidesd, Sep 12, 2008
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  8. livesoft

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    What is "nice and cool" for you in term of numbers? :rolleyes:
     
    livesoft, Sep 12, 2008
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    Hows the performance? I'm already at 160GB of my 320GB hard drive. :D
     
    Deathwinger, Sep 12, 2008
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    pukemon are you unplugged?

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    320 gb 7200 rpm should be the hottest. maybe you should order smallest hdd possible and buy a western digital after u get laptop.
     
    pukemon, Sep 12, 2008
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    That's what I would recommend.
     
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  12. chidesd

    chidesd Notebook Evangelist

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    well thanks for the suggestions i just ordered my laptop i got the 500 GB Hdd. wish i would have read this comments first i would have got a smalle r Hdd for now and upgraded. alls well though im not to good with backing up my stuff so its probably best i got everything i needed now.
     
    chidesd, Sep 12, 2008
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