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    Hdd + Ssd

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by KillerBunny, Apr 24, 2011.

  1. KillerBunny

    KillerBunny Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey guys, my r3 comes in a couple of weeks, so it is time to decide and buy so all my goodies arrive around the same time. I plan on going HDD + SSD. Do you guys say that I should go 750gb 7200rpm, 500gb Seagate Momentus XT, or wait for a 1tb 5400rpm? I'm pretty much set on an OCZ vertex 3 as the SSD, where I'll load OS, commonly used apps, etc.

    On the HDDs, will I notice a difference in performance? I mean, they'll mainly be for mass media storage. That makes me think the 750gb or 1tb would be best. IDK, any thoughts? Thanks guys
     
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    What are you going to put on the HDD?
    e.g. games and/or movies, etc.
     
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    Both drives will be in the computer physically in the two Hard drive bays

    Mostly, just basic use like surfing the web, typing stuff, maybe a lil light editing, light gaming, etc. And media stuff of course
     
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