My HD for my laptop goes 5400 RPM Will a 7200RPM HD Make A Noticeable Difference?

Peachesbackwards · 07-31-2007, 09:32 AM

I just got a new Notebook, Toshiba Tecra A8-S8513 (Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83 GHz, 100 GB HD, XP, 2.5 GB RAM). The Hard Drive is FUJITSU MHV2100BH PL with RPM of 5400. I just read where the top laptop Hard Drive RPM is 7200.
As I do not use my Notebook for gaming or graphics work, will I see a noticeable improvement if I upgraded to a Hard Drive that was 7200 RPM. I just download MP3, surf the net via broadband, word process & burn CDs & DVDS. I've never used more then 30 GB's on any computer I've had so space is basically an irrelevant issue for me.

Any info would be appreciated. I was not aware about Hard Drive RPM till I stumbled on an article today. Thanks for your help.

**Cromewell** · 07-31-2007, 09:50 AM

For general use a 5400RPM drive is lots. I doubt you would see much if any difference going to a 7200RPM drive.

ThatGuy16 · 07-31-2007, 09:52 AM

I agree, i dont think it would be worth the trouble and money for a 72k drive

Peachesbackwards · 07-31-2007, 10:03 AM

Thanks for the info. That's a relief!

07-31-2007, 09:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Peachesbackwards Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 144	My HD for my laptop goes 5400 RPM Will a 7200RPM HD Make A Noticeable Difference? I just got a new Notebook, Toshiba Tecra A8-S8513 (Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83 GHz, 100 GB HD, XP, 2.5 GB RAM). The Hard Drive is FUJITSU MHV2100BH PL with RPM of 5400. I just read where the top laptop Hard Drive RPM is 7200. As I do not use my Notebook for gaming or graphics work, will I see a noticeable improvement if I upgraded to a Hard Drive that was 7200 RPM. I just download MP3, surf the net via broadband, word process & burn CDs & DVDS. I've never used more then 30 GB's on any computer I've had so space is basically an irrelevant issue for me. Any info would be appreciated. I was not aware about Hard Drive RPM till I stumbled on an article today. Thanks for your help. Last edited by Peachesbackwards; 07-31-2007 at 09:36 AM.

07-31-2007, 09:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
Cromewell Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Canada Age: 26 Posts: 11,802	For general use a 5400RPM drive is lots. I doubt you would see much if any difference going to a 7200RPM drive. __________________ You know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with 'til ya understand who's in command here. www.userfriendly.org

07-31-2007, 09:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
ThatGuy16 VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Age: 18 Posts: 5,795	I agree, i dont think it would be worth the trouble and money for a 72k drive __________________ CPU: C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz 1.24v HSF: Apogee GTX MB: Gigabyte X38-DS4 Ram: 2x2GB G. Skill DDR2-1068 HDD: 320GB Seagate PSU: OCZ GameXStream 700w OS: Vista Home Premium 64bit GFX: 2x HD4850 Crossfire LCD: LG 22" L226WTQ 3DMark06: 20974

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Peachesbackwards Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 144	Thanks for the info. That's a relief!