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Post Date: 2008-10-27
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    Posted: 27 Oct 2008 at 11:52am
I am having a hard time choosing between these 2 HD.  I'm leaning tword the 500GB one but the RPM is stopping me so any opion would be usefull.
 
 
 
  • Cache: 16MB
  • Average Seek Time: 12ms
  • Average Latency: 5.5ms
  • Form Factor: 2.5"
  • Windows Vista: Works with Windows Vista
  • Features: Desktop-class performance for notebook computers Massive capacity Low power consumption Quiet Reliable and rugged Tested for compatibility
  • Parts: 3 years limited
  • Labor: 3 years limited
  • Model #: WD3200BEKT
  • Item #: N82E16822136280

Western Digital Scorpio Blue WD5000BEVT 500GB 5400 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Notebook Hard Drive - OEM

  • Cache: 8MB
  • Average Latency: 5.5ms
  • Form Factor: 2.5"
  • Parts: 3 years limited
  • Labor: 3 years limited
  • Model #: WD5000BEVT
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go with the 320GB IMHO

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The 320 is certainly faster and will offer better data access speed and make windows feel a bit more snappy.

If all you intend is work type uses and non-demanding gaming, either drive will work fine use your judgement of needed space and pick what you will need, if you intend any FPS or other heavy gaming stick with the smaller faster drive and add either USB storage for non system files or a second HD if the Laptop allows if needed later.

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Edited by Kliebor2 - 27 Oct 2008 at 1:15pm
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2 Western Digital 500 GB SATAII 7200 RPM HD
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yes but the 750GB once its at 70% capacity, is gonna be a pain to scan or maintain, it will take so much time just to run av on it.

I agree with KB2, get the 320 if you should need more space down the road, get a second HDD, internal or external

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so the 350 GB 7200 for the 3 os and games while the 500 GB 5400 for storage how does it sound or i should  get  2x 320 GB HD???
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Posts: 36758 		  Quote DST4ME Quote  Post ReplyReply bullet Posted: 27 Oct 2008 at 4:02pm
no got 320 for OS/apps/games and 500GB for media/personal files

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