2006-12-13 01:31:23 · 10 answers · asked by redskydawningstar 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
hell yea
2006-12-13 01:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by MrSmarT 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a newer ATA/100 5400 RPM hard disk (HD) is almost as fast as a 7200 RPM ATA/100, and faster than an older 7200 RPM ATA/66. I have also heard a sales person or two claim the same thing. This just doesn't seem right to me, since rotational speed is a big factor in not only finding the data on a disk, but also getting it off the disk. So as usual I decided to see for myself. I used three Western Digital HDDs – a 200BB ATA/100 7200 RPM, a 100EB ATA/100 5400 RPM and a 102BA ATA/66 7200 RPM.
It has been said that a picture is worth a thousand words, so let’s let the "pictures" (actually HD Tach graphs in this case) speak first
2006-12-13 01:37:38 · answer #2 · answered by ladeehwk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A 7200 RPM is speedier, i assume the purely right answer replaced into only a typo. keep in concepts, this also ability it makes use of extra ability, it truly is a difficulty when you're figuring out to purchase a pc. even if it truly is a pc, no reason in any respect no longer to bypass with the 7200.
2016-11-26 00:41:57 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The number denoted how fast the disc spins inside the drive. The faster the number, the faster data on the disc can be accessed. Other factors come into play as well, such as the amount and type of RAM you have and processor speed. For the average home computer and average user and 5200rpm drive will be sufficient, and will save you some cash as well.
2006-12-13 01:36:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the faster it spins the faster the data can be read. You also want to look at the ATA speed (100, 133, etc.)...the higher the better.
2006-12-13 01:33:34 · answer #5 · answered by Yoi_55 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.
but if your thinking for a laptop remeber this:
5400 is slower but does not drain your battery much
7200 is faster but also strains your battery
2006-12-13 01:33:29 · answer #6 · answered by Titan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's faster, but it is hard to say whether that means "better" for your specific needs or not.
2006-12-13 01:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Much faster transfer speeds!;-)=
2006-12-13 01:38:29 · answer #8 · answered by Jcontrols 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most definitely! If you get a SATA, make sure it's not OEM...
2006-12-13 01:32:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anthony A 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
faster access...BUT...
In a laptop...sucks up battery life
2006-12-13 01:39:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋