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    Replace harddriver for Z540, which one is better>?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by dawn777, Nov 21, 2008.

  1. dawn777

    dawn777 Notebook Geek

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    1. 320G 7200RPM or 500G 5400RPM?
    2. Whether 7200RPM HDD is significantly faster than 5400PRM HDD?
    3. Which one is more Quiet with low heat?


    I have searched newegg, and find several options.

    320G 7200RPM:
    1. Seagate Momentus 7200.3 320GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148336

    2. Western Digital Scorpio Black WD3200BEKT 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136280


    500G 5400RPM
    1. Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136314

    2. Seagate Momentus 5400.6 ST9500325AS 500GB 5400 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb
    http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822148371



    Thanks
     
    dawn777, Nov 21, 2008
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  2. Phil

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    7200 is faster. Both 1 and 2 are good choices.

    5400 is quieter. 500GB WD is faster than Seagate.
     
    Phil, Nov 21, 2008
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