To dramatically demonstrate the speed difference
download a harddrive benchmarking program like Hd Tach
from http://www.tcdlabs.com/hdtach.htm (free demo)
 I am running IBM 7200rpm drives in my system..
I recently built a new system for my brother using the Maxtor 7200 rpm 30
gig drive
The Maxtor is much faster than my IBMs according the Hd Tach, especially the
burst speed.
Both computers have  ata 100 controllers.
7200 rpm drives do tend to run hotter,
 I have mine in removable hard drive caddies with a built-in  fan.
My two cents.

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Chuck Driscoll" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 9:22 AM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] 5600rpm hard drives vs 7200rpm


> I have both a 5400 rpm and 7200 rpm Hard Drive (both at ATA100), there is
> really NO massive difference in speed.
> If you have the money though, I guess you might as well get one, but you
> would never notice a difference if you didnt have them sitting beside each
> other, I am talking only a matter of a few seconds. Good Luck on your
> choice.

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