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bravoelf · 23-07-2008, 03:14 PM

Hi everyone!

Just wanted to ask some little question that's bothering me a lot.
Recently I took a look at WD hard drives.
Generally my question is:

If I would take two HDs with these parameters:

1. X(GB) 16MB of buffer and 10kRPM
2. X(GB) 32MB of buffer and 7.2kRPM

X(GB) - actually doesn't matter.

Which one is better, the higher buffer size or RPM speed?
And which one of those two parameters more affects the HD's
performance and why?

Sincerely.

Tnx in advance for help.

23-07-2008, 03:14 PM	#1 (permalink) Top
bravoelf Geek Trainee Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3 Status: Offline	HD parameters explanation need. Hi everyone! Just wanted to ask some little question that's bothering me a lot. Recently I took a look at WD hard drives. Generally my question is: If I would take two HDs with these parameters: 1. X(GB) 16MB of buffer and 10kRPM 2. X(GB) 32MB of buffer and 7.2kRPM X(GB) - actually doesn't matter. Which one is better, the higher buffer size or RPM speed? And which one of those two parameters more affects the HD's performance and why? Sincerely. Tnx in advance for help.