RPM speed

[lutami]

Found this at a good price.

IBM Travelstar - Model IC25N030ATCS04-0

30 GB -- 4200 rpm

I'm still learning and can't find the posts i read previously about rpm...would this be ok for a T20 or is there a better rpm...30GB is all that's needed.

[BillD]

Found this at a good price.

IBM Travelstar - Model IC25N030ATCS04-0

30 GB -- 4200 rpm

I'm still learning and can't find the posts i read previously about rpm...would this be ok for a T20 or is there a better rpm...30GB is all that's needed.

4200 will work fine...

5400 RPM is faster...7200 RPM is even faster..

But with the 2 faster RPM's you're talking more $ and usually bigger gig's.. (40 GB and up)...

[rkawakami]

When looking at the different disk drive speeds you must ask yourself: What application programs are going to be heavily used on this system? If you are talking about web surfing, reading e-mail, and playing a few (simple) games, then 4200rpm is enough. If you plan on running a database application, sorting records, compiling programs, video editing, then 7200rpm is probably too slow .

[lutami]

Thanks guys...exactly the info i needed...just need to remember it

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A few months ago i was quite happy just sailing along...get asked 'do i know how to do this or that'...after offering to look it up on this site it suddenly becomes my spare time activity:(

Haven't refused because it's become so interesting...because of you guys i haven't messed up YET!

All i can say is thank goodness for this site and all you of out there willing to help.