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    5k500 question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jisaac, May 30, 2008.

  1. jisaac

    jisaac Notebook Deity

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    has anyone tried the 5k500 hd? what speeds have u got with hdtach? what laptops support 12.5mm hds? how many platters does the 5k500 have?
     
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    3 platter. Ill post some benchs later. Doing data transfer now. ;)
     
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    K-TRON Hi, I'm Jimmy Diesel ^_^

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    the new ASUS G70 has support for two 500gb 12.5mm thick drives
    The D900t and the D900K can also fit two 12.5mm thick drives.
    I am not sure if the d901c can since it uses different harddrive mounts.

    I wouldnt get the hitachi, cause the samsung 500gb drive fits all three platters in a 9mm thick case.
    Since the 500gb drive utilizes three 160gb platters, the drive should perform the same as the 320gb drive which utilizes three platters.

    K-TRON
     
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