On Thu, 4 Dec 2003, Laurent Daudelin wrote: > on 04/12/03 00:48, DPrice at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > How important is the size of the "data buffer"? I see both 2mb and > > 8mb on various models I am interested in. And how much faster is 5400 > > to 4200 on Pismo 400? Would the 5400 spin louder than the 4200? > > Thanks. > > The more memory in the buffer, then the least trips to the disk the system > has to do. It's hard to quantify, though. A 5400 drive will provide > significant speed increase over a 4200, even on a Pismo 400. The most recent > drives that are faster are usually quieter than older, slower drives...
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