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5400 U/min vs. 7200 U/min
Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 7:55 am
by Anakin
hi i have a question about hard drive. is there a big different between 5400U/min and 7200U/min??
or did the new Intel i5 / i7 processor adjust this??
Re: 5400 U/min vs. 7200 U/min
Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 8:03 am
by Teancum
If you access your hard drive constantly a 7200 is much faster (it spins faster, thus can access data faster). The catch is if you're constantly accessing your hard drive you need more RAM.
Only buy the 7200 drive if its not too expensive.
Re: 5400 U/min vs. 7200 U/min
Posted: Sun May 15, 2011 8:28 am
by Anakin
ok thx i read some where else that the 7200 U/min is only for someone who transfer much bits (server admins etc.)