I am buying a new Hard drive for my laptop. Why should I buy a 5400 PRM over a 4200? How can I tell what one I have in my laptop now? and How do I know if its a SATA hard driver or not?
2007-12-13 09:16:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Hi. The faster the disk spins the faster the data can be transfered. SATA drives use a thin cable.
2007-12-13 09:20:19 · answer #1 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a game of speed against cost. 5400 RPM is good and 7200 is better. Of course you pay more for speed.
Also, a slower hard drive for the same cost can have more capacity.
If you have a high end CPU and lots of memory, you need to match it with a high speed hard drive.
Else, a slower one will suffice all practical purposes.
Imagine driving an AMG Mercedes-Benz on a single lane country road with lots of pot holes.
Take care.
2007-12-13 17:22:53 · answer #2 · answered by Gooogled 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋