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    SATA hard drive question

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Anlina, Oct 19, 2011.

  1. Anlina

    Anlina Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    What is the difference between a 320 GB Hard Disk Drive, 7200 rpm
    and a 320 GB 7200 RPM SATA Hard Drive?

    Thanks!
     
    Anlina, Oct 19, 2011
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  2. seiyafan

    seiyafan Notebook Evangelist

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    no difference as far as i know.
     
    seiyafan, Oct 19, 2011
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  3. Full-English

    Full-English Notebook Deity

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    Not much really, one has SATA in the description, one doesn't :p do you have the details of the drives in question?
     
    Full-English, Oct 19, 2011
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  4. tijo

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    SATA is the connector type, i doubt you can find a 320GB IDE drive though so aside from brand/description, they are the same.
     
    tijo, Oct 19, 2011
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  5. Anlina

    Anlina Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, guys.

    Full-English,
    I'm not sure what you mean by the details of the drives.

    I just wanted to make sure the SATA wasn't faster -- it sounds like it's not.
     
    Anlina, Oct 20, 2011
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  6. Wally33

    Wally33 Notebook Consultant

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    they are both SATA, one just doesn't mention it
     
    Wally33, Oct 20, 2011
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  7. Anlina

    Anlina Notebook Enthusiast

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    Wally33,

    Thank you!
     
    Anlina, Oct 20, 2011
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