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Old 11-26-2006, 05:23 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Quick HD Problem.

My current internal 80GB HD is @ 5400rpm
i want to get an external seagate 320gb HD @ 7200rpm.

although the 320gb HD is usb2, will it be faster than my internal one?
ie. 5400rpm - 7200rpm

or is internal always faster?
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Old 11-26-2006, 07:14 AM   #2 (permalink)
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internal drive will be faster then external (if do not use eSata). Interface speed of IDE/SATA is higher then USB
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Old 11-28-2006, 01:35 PM   #3 (permalink)
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dmitryk is right, but think outside the box. If you can fresh install on the new 320gb drive (which i have by the way) and then use the 80 gb as storage (transferring files and setting via xp file and settings transfer wizard), you will get a speed increase. basically, swap them. let me know if you want more info mate, good luck
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