5400k vs 7200k ?

[sandcracker21]

My backup HDD has been full for awhile now and time to be upgraded. I've always used WD over others.. that being said..

The WD Blue (5400) 2TB is 50-60$ and the WD Black (7200) 2TB is 120$

For a drive that will ONLY be used as backup to my primary drive, does it matter being 5400RPM??

 

[Darren]

Don't bother with the Black, Blue will be fine. Backup restore time might be slightly slower but if it's just for backup purposes you'll be fine.

 

[sandcracker21]

That's what I'm leaning towards but I always want to buy the 'best' lol

 

[_Kyle_]

That's what I'm leaning towards but I always want to buy the 'best' lol

Well, the best would be a NVME SSD, but unless you have $600+ USD laying around somewhere and a compatible PC then that's not an option. Don't spend twice the amount of money on something you may not use.

 

[beers]

For bulk storage just roll the slower drive.