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IDE Hard disk on Core 2 Duo processor

Discussion in 'PC Hardware' started by chrys03, 2008/08/21.

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    chrys03

    chrys03 Inactive Thread Starter

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    I would like to know if using an IDE Hard disk on a Core 2 Duo processor and 1 gig ram will slow down my system.

    I upgraded my desktop but i did not include the hard disk so im still using IDE instead of SATA. I don't think I am reaping the benefits of my upgrade because my brother's laptop runs faster on a dual core processor and 1 gig ram.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    It would depends on the specs of the IDE drive....If its a couple year old 7200 rpm drive it would pretty much run as well as a SATA drive.

    Which OS are you running? If its Vista, you need to add More Ram.
     
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    chrys03

    chrys03 Inactive Thread Starter

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    My HD is running on a 5200 rpm :eek: and I'm using win xp sp2.
     
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    Steve R Jones

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    You probably mean 5400....So, upgrading to a 7200 rpm drive would be a very nice increase.
     
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    chrys03

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    That's right 5400rpm. Thanks for the info Steve.
     
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    And a drive with an 8Mb cache, or 16 if you can get it.
     
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    rsinfo

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    Go with SATA since days of IDE are numbered.
     
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  9. 2008/08/22
    chrys03

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    Geez, tnx guys... Now I feel sorry for my pc... :D
     
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