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What size HD should I get for my laptop?
I'm going off to college and getting a custom laptop.
I have the options of getting:
320 gb @ 5400 rpm (base)
320 gb @ 7200 rpm (+$45)
500 gb @ 5400 rpm (+$90)
500 gb @ 7200 rpm (+$135)
They offer even larger, but I really don't think I'll need to go larger than that. I don't do any gaming, just schoolwork and web browsing... A little photo/video editing here and there, but not very often. y biggest question is the rpm. How much of an effect will that have?
You think the 320 will be large enough or should I go for the 5?
2 Answers
- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
The higher the rpm, the faster the hard drive is. Until you really need the extra power, the 320@5400 is probably good enough for your needs. If you plan on keeping music or movies on your laptop, though, you should get the 500GB.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
5400 will probably be fast enough. Higher speed = more heat and less battery life.