i have been researching what kind of cpu i would need for top end gaming, but cant work out what the difference between hard disk and hard drive is, can someone help me out please
2007-04-16 05:09:18 · 17 answers · asked by littldevil 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Contrary to the previous incorrect answers, a hard drive is an array of hard disks. In other words, a number of hard disks are contained within a case making up a hard drive.
2007-04-16 05:13:52 · answer #1 · answered by John S Wiggins 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Firstly, Disk is a storage device. Drive is a device by which data is written into a storage device. Secondly, In relation to a HDD. Hard Disk is a magnetic material coated disk (platter/s). Hard Drive is a device for storing data into a Hard Disk. Here the Drive means a moving actuator arm with magnetic heads arranged on it to read and write data to the Hard Disk surface. Finally, As a Hard Disk and its respective Hard Drive comes in fixed together in a single casing it is called a Hard Disk Drive altogether (as not in the case of a Compact Disk Drive / Floppy Disk Drive).
2016-04-01 04:19:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly,
Disk is a storage device.
Drive is a device by which data is written into a storage device.
Secondly,
In relation to a HDD.
Hard Disk is a magnetic material coated disk.
Hard Drive is a device for storing data into a Hard Disk.
Here the Drive means a moving actuator arm with magnetic heads arranged on it to read and write data to the Hard Disk surface.
Finally,
As a Hard Disk and its respective Hard Drive comes in fixed together in a single casing it is called a Hard Disk Drive altogether (as not in the case of a Compact Disk Drive / Floppy Disk Drive).
2013-10-26 01:51:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think there is a difference. I've seen them called Hard Disk Drives. I believe they are the same thing.
2007-04-16 05:11:31 · answer #4 · answered by Nexus6 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There is a difference between a hard disk and a hard drive. The hard disk is a round, metal platter in the hard drive of the computer...(The disk is inside of the drive). A HDD is what make the hard disk work.
What is a hard disk/hard drive?
Definition:
The hard disk is a round, metal platter in the hard drive of the computer; it stores large amounts of information.
Explanation:
The hard disk has a magnetic coating. It is sealed into the hard drive and often installed inside the computer where you can't see it.
2007-04-16 05:15:58 · answer #5 · answered by Kenny J 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The drive mean anything that drive a disk as:
Floppy disk drive
Compact Disc Drive
Hard disk Drive.
SO it is the same the hard disk is called the hard drive.
2007-04-16 05:14:04 · answer #6 · answered by aahamed24 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A hard drive is the container that a hard disk is in, the thing you insert into your computer is the hard drive, the disc inside it that stores information by magnetism is the hard disk
2007-04-16 05:13:10 · answer #7 · answered by Jesse C 1 · 1⤊ 3⤋
its the same.. you know y? because its called.. hard disk drive.. short for HDD.. got it?
2007-04-16 05:11:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
hard disk is a disk, a drive is a chip
2007-04-16 05:12:31 · answer #9 · answered by WEHA 3 · 0⤊ 6⤋
Hi,
Both are same. visit this link to know about it - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_disk
Regards,
Murugesh
2007-04-16 05:13:58 · answer #10 · answered by Murugesh S 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋