Happy_Demon
New Member
Pretty self explanatory by title. Newbie to computers in general and was wondering mostly what I am looking for in a Hard Drive? I'm picking out parts for a computer and this seemed like a good Hard Drive for the buck:
Western Digital 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD800JD, OEM Drive Only
- Specifications -
Capacity: 80GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Features: Not specified
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only
Model#: WD800JD
Item#: N82E16822135106
$63.00
I'm wondering mostly:
1) What is the "Buffer,"
2) How much of a difference is the rotational speed? On looking at NewEgg this seemed to be the thing that made the Hard Drives the most expensive.
3) What is most important for gaming?
Much obliged for any concerns or comments, thanks.
Western Digital 80GB 7200RPM SATA Hard Drive, Model WD800JD, OEM Drive Only
- Specifications -
Capacity: 80GB
Average Seek Time: 8.9 ms
Buffer: 8MB
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Interface: Serial ATA
Features: Not specified
Manufacturer Warranty: 3 years
Packaging: OEM Drive Only
Model#: WD800JD
Item#: N82E16822135106
$63.00
I'm wondering mostly:
1) What is the "Buffer,"
2) How much of a difference is the rotational speed? On looking at NewEgg this seemed to be the thing that made the Hard Drives the most expensive.
3) What is most important for gaming?
Much obliged for any concerns or comments, thanks.