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    Does the speed of the Hard Drive affect your fps?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Macleod of the Clan, Sep 14, 2008.

  1. Macleod of the Clan

    Macleod of the Clan Notebook Geek

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    My brother wants to know if the wrong drive would forfiet him his gaming career.

    His choices are:

    some SSD
    or
    a WD Scorpio HD, 7200rpm
    or
    a Fujitsu HD, 5400rpm

    Cheers guys!
     
    Macleod of the Clan, Sep 14, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    No. CPU and GPU improve fps.
    Fast HDD improves level-loading.
     
    Andy, Sep 14, 2008
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  3. Macleod of the Clan

    Macleod of the Clan Notebook Geek

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    Thanks, I'd rep you more. But I'm out.
    x
     
    Macleod of the Clan, Sep 14, 2008
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  4. yuio

    yuio NBR Assistive Tec. Tec.

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    not always, if your in virtual memory a lot... it makes a diffrence ;)

    I am kidding of course. your totally right.
     
    yuio, Sep 14, 2008
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