03-03-2010, 05:30 PM
just make sure it has more cache than the 5400. I've had both with the same cache and
they performed almost identical. Add more cache, and that drive beat them all, even when
connected over FW vs. the ATA bus.
So pay the extra and get the cache, even if you end up with a 5400 but 16 or 32mb of cache.
Look at the Samsungs on 2.5" for great deals.
they performed almost identical. Add more cache, and that drive beat them all, even when
connected over FW vs. the ATA bus.
So pay the extra and get the cache, even if you end up with a 5400 but 16 or 32mb of cache.
Look at the Samsungs on 2.5" for great deals.