Re: Computer question, non dak related. HARD DRIVES

From: Chuck Robbins (intense99dak@home.com)
Date: Thu Jan 04 2001 - 22:27:19 EST


Yes, you will notice a difference and it is worth the extra money. There are
some freeware HDD tester out there, but I don't know the links off hand.
Just out of curiosity ... what's your MB?

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Chuck Robbins

Asus CUSL2 MB @ 133 Mhz 866 Coppermine P3, 256 SDRam Maxtor 27gig 7200 rpm HDD, Fitsumi (sp?) 4gig 5400 rpm HDD Kenwood 72x True-X CD-Rom Memorex 2x2x16 CDRW (can't wait to replace) Voodoo 3000 (soon to be replaced) SoundBlaster Live 5.1 Labtec 3D sound system

> Okay, I'm sorry it's off topic, but I do need help and the DML is full of > computer geeks (gurus) and you guys can probably answer my question hehe. > Sorry. I'll stop the stupid jokes now. > > Anyways. I'm getting an AMD 1000 mhz processor, 256 ram, 32 mb nvidia video > card, 12x dvd, 40 GB 5400 rpm hard drive. 56k modem, etc..... > > My question is, for an additional 39 bucks, is it worth it to have a 7200 > rpm hard drive installed instead of the 5400 rpm? and will there be a > difference worth paying for? I intend to save a lot of MP3s onto the > hardrive, and play a couple high graphics games. Will it make a good > difference in PC performance, or is it just wasting cash? > -Dester > > DML Content: I'll be using the computer to log onto the DML with. > _________________________________________________________________ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com >



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