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    320GB 7200rpm WD Black Scorpio in stock in Netherlands

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Phil, Jul 3, 2008.

  1. Phil

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    Now I think it's going to be harder for people to argue that 5400 RPM is as fast as 7200RPM, people always mention the 5400RPM 320GB being as fast as a 200GB 7200RPM

    :)
     
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    Interesting thing is that SSDs are becoming affordable as wel:
    241 euros for 64GB (available in 2 weeks)
    2.5" OCZ Core SATAII 64GB Solid State Disk (OCZSSD2-1C64G)
    http://www.frieslandcomputers.nl/shop_detail.php?id=2468

    I'd like to see some benchmarks on the new HDDs vs. the new SSDs.
     
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    OCZ SSDs also at play.com. 64GB = £180 (~227€).

    John
     
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    Im still waiting the 3* 500G 2.5" HDD........
     
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    What do you mean with '3*'?

    Hitachi and Samsung 500GB are already available afaik.
     
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    Samsung :D
     
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    It doesnt look worth it, the benchmark was only ~10mb/sec faster than the previous generation 7k200, which is far less in price.
    I just dont know, but I cant afford either at the moment, so hopefully the other manufacturers release theirs soon.

    K-TRON
     
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