SATA 16MB or 32MB

jds21 · 12-31-2007, 01:39 AM

I'm sorry if there is a thread about this already but I need to know if there is a big difference between 16MB and 32MB SATA II hard drives...

The 32MB is about AU$30 more (I am getting 2x 500GB seagate SATA hard drives) and i was wondering whether this extra spending would be worth it

I have heard that 32MB is good when scanning your computer for viruses and stuff like that but I was wondering whether or not this is true because i have heard otherwise and i am quite confused

Is it worth me spening tjhe extra $60 overall (remember I'm in Australia) to get the 32MB or just stay with the 16MB

Thanks,

jds21 · 01-01-2008, 04:09 AM

bump..... someone please help me

thanks

Kesava · 01-01-2008, 04:38 AM

as far as i know the cache makes a large difference to the performance of the drive. so yes. in my opinion it would be worth it.

**Cromewell** · 01-01-2008, 01:12 PM

The cache can make a difference but past 16MB I don't think it's going to be visible outside of benchmarking.

12-31-2007, 01:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
jds21 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 110	SATA 16MB or 32MB I'm sorry if there is a thread about this already but I need to know if there is a big difference between 16MB and 32MB SATA II hard drives... The 32MB is about AU$30 more (I am getting 2x 500GB seagate SATA hard drives) and i was wondering whether this extra spending would be worth it I have heard that 32MB is good when scanning your computer for viruses and stuff like that but I was wondering whether or not this is true because i have heard otherwise and i am quite confused Is it worth me spening tjhe extra $60 overall (remember I'm in Australia) to get the 32MB or just stay with the 16MB Thanks, Last edited by jds21; 01-01-2008 at 04:08 AM. Reason: typo

01-01-2008, 04:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Kesava Diamond Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Age: 17 Posts: 2,979	as far as i know the cache makes a large difference to the performance of the drive. so yes. in my opinion it would be worth it. __________________ formerly Kuzba Cpu:Intel Q6600 2.4Ghz @ 3.4Ghz Hsf:Zalman CNPS 9700 LED Ram:Generic 2 Gb 800 Mhz Gpu:XFX 8800 GT 512mb @ 700/1750/2000 Mobo:Gigabyte P31-DS3L Case:Centurion 532 3dmark06:13518 MSN=kesava8@hotmail.com

01-01-2008, 01:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
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jds21 Silver Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 110	bump..... someone please help me thanks