x box hd should i buy a 5400 rpm or 7200 rpm

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  1. nickmmira

    nickmmira Member

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    which one shoulc i buy
    please let me know the advantages of each one
    thanks!

    what do the buffers do?

    will 5400 work with no slowdown in an xbox?

    White Label 120.0GB 5400RPM ATA 133 2MB Buffer EIDE Hard Drive (GS_WL120GB_5400_2M)

    White Label 120.0GB 7200RPM ATA 133 2MB Buffer EIDE Hard Drive (GS_WL120GB_7200_2M)

    White Label 120.0GB 7200RPM ATA 133 8MB Buffer EIDE Hard Drive (GS_WL120GB_7200_8M)

    White Label 160.0GB 5400RPM ATA 133 2MB Buffer EIDE Hard Drive (GS_WL160GB_5400_2M)

    White Label 160.0GB 7200RPM ATA 133 8MB Buffer EIDE Hard Drive (GS_WL160GB_7200_8M)


     
  2. seamonkey

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    i'd stick with the 7200 rpm's, if performance matters the most..

    the ata 133 really isn't as important as the rpm speed..

    just my .02..

    however, i installed a 5400 rpm in my buddy's xbox and the games on his hdd still load faster than games on dvd. and i'm a cheapy scape too! haha.. so i'd go with a 5400 rpm..

    so inevitably, its up to you if that performance boost is worth the extra pennies..

    peace
    seamonkey420
     
  3. ABMone

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    Yeah i doubt it matters. Original xbox hd's are 5400(i think) and loading games off their is just as quick as my 7200 hd.

    Go for the cheaper because the difference in performance will be small if any.

    Also some people worry about overheating with the 7200(even though im not)but thats just another reason to go for cheap.
     

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