160GB 7200rpm SATA laptop drive is OUT!!!
03-03-2007, 05:27 PM
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160GB 7200rpm SATA laptop drive is OUT!!!
finally!!! seems like we were stuck at 100GB for like, over a year. I think we were.
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=117014
its out of stock, but still. the choice is there!
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/Produc...uctCode=117014
its out of stock, but still. the choice is there!
03-03-2007, 07:01 PM
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That isn't too inaccurate a statement. This is great for HD video, video production, music production, and gaming, to name a few.
03-03-2007, 08:37 PM
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There is close to a 30% access benefit in a 7200 rpm drive vs. a 5400.
I got my work laptop and within the first 2 weeks I replace the 5400 with a 100gb 7200 and you can definitely tell the difference.
You have to remember that the Hard Drive is the slowest component of a PC's subsystem. Any increase in rotational speed directly affects every app that frequently accesses the hard drive. I have found this to be most evident in multi-tasking and gaming.
I got my work laptop and within the first 2 weeks I replace the 5400 with a 100gb 7200 and you can definitely tell the difference.
You have to remember that the Hard Drive is the slowest component of a PC's subsystem. Any increase in rotational speed directly affects every app that frequently accesses the hard drive. I have found this to be most evident in multi-tasking and gaming.
03-03-2007, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Ashburner
There is close to a 30% access benefit in a 7200 rpm drive vs. a 5400.
I got my work laptop and within the first 2 weeks I replace the 5400 with a 100gb 7200 and you can definitely tell the difference.
You have to remember that the Hard Drive is the slowest component of a PC's subsystem. Any increase in rotational speed directly affects every app that frequently accesses the hard drive. I have found this to be most evident in multi-tasking and gaming.
I got my work laptop and within the first 2 weeks I replace the 5400 with a 100gb 7200 and you can definitely tell the difference.
You have to remember that the Hard Drive is the slowest component of a PC's subsystem. Any increase in rotational speed directly affects every app that frequently accesses the hard drive. I have found this to be most evident in multi-tasking and gaming.
srika <- 7200rpm or bust.
03-03-2007, 09:36 PM
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Nice to finally see bigger, faster drives for laptops. Hopefully when I ready for my Mac Book Pro these will be a little cheaper.
It's all about the speed, I run 2 74g 10 speeds, in my desktop for my c drive.
It's all about the speed, I run 2 74g 10 speeds, in my desktop for my c drive.
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03-04-2007, 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by soopa
that's hot.
p.s., you'd have to be crazy to run a 5400rpm drive this day in age.
p.s., you'd have to be crazy to run a 5400rpm drive this day in age.
03-04-2007, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by AznImports602
LOL, thats what Im running and I do mostly gaming! But also, dont they have a 10,000 rpm already out or is it only for desktop?
IMO, the future for laptops lies in products like these... http://www.tgdaily.com/2007/02/26/adtron_flash/
03-05-2007, 12:31 PM
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I just got to install two 72Gig Raptor 10k rpm SATA HD's in a machine that had 7200 rpm 80 gig drives. And I wasn't expecting much but holy crap it was a hell of a lot faster than it was. I will definitely purchase one of those next time.
03-07-2007, 01:28 AM
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^^^ im teh jesalous.
03-07-2007, 01:31 AM
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Originally Posted by pimpin-tl
I just got to install two 72Gig Raptor 10k rpm SATA HD's in a machine that had 7200 rpm 80 gig drives. And I wasn't expecting much but holy crap it was a hell of a lot faster than it was. I will definitely purchase one of those next time.
After upgrading to the 300GB and reinstalling the OS over a month ago, I regret it, teh 10K drive is a huge difference in performance.
Too much of a hassle to get the 72GB and reinstall everything for me at the moment.
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