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I researched the WD black2, sadly it is a tad expensive. And the hard drive it has is still 5400 rpm. :(

And it doesn't work.

 

Ah yeah its 5400 but you will be storing programs on the SSD and files on the slower mechanical drives

 

It seems if you want storage with speed an SSHD or single SSD is your only choice, SSHDs are great for computers that do basic tasks as programs like browsers will be run from the flash storage

 

if you use your computer for large/heavy applications/games etc then a standard fast 7200rpm drive will be your best option as it will give more consistent performance

 

or just go all out and get a big SSD :D

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I plan on getting a new drive for my laptop, due to the fact it doesn't have one.

I was wondering whether to get a standard 7200rpm hdd, or an SSHD.

The cool thing about sshds, are that they learn from your miat used applications and get faster when using those. But, when using a application that is new, it simply has 5400 rpm speeds. So, is it worth it?

Thanks! :)

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I plan on getting a new drive for my laptop, due to the fact it doesn't have one.

I was wondering whether to get a standard 7200rpm hdd, or an SSHD.

The cool thing about sshds, are that they learn from your miat used applications and get faster when using those. But, when using a application that is new, it simply has 5400 rpm speeds. So, is it worth it?

Thanks! :)

 

Does it only have one slot? if so what about the WD Black2 which gives you a full blown SSD and 7200rpm drive in one

 

(also what do you mean it doesnt have one? how does it work :P )

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Does it only have one slot? if so what about the WD Black2 which gives you a full blown SSD and 7200rpm drive in one

(also what do you mean it doesnt have one? how does it work :P )

I researched the WD black2, sadly it is a tad expensive. And the hard drive it has is still 5400 rpm. :(

And it doesn't work.

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I researched the WD black2, sadly it is a tad expensive. And the hard drive it has is still 5400 rpm. :(

And it doesn't work.

 

Ah yeah its 5400 but you will be storing programs on the SSD and files on the slower mechanical drives

 

It seems if you want storage with speed an SSHD or single SSD is your only choice, SSHDs are great for computers that do basic tasks as programs like browsers will be run from the flash storage

 

if you use your computer for large/heavy applications/games etc then a standard fast 7200rpm drive will be your best option as it will give more consistent performance

 

or just go all out and get a big SSD :D

Desktop - Corsair 300r i7 4770k H100i MSI 780ti 16GB Vengeance Pro 2400mhz Crucial MX100 512gb Samsung Evo 250gb 2 TB WD Green, AOC Q2770PQU 1440p 27" monitor Laptop Clevo W110er - 11.6" 768p, i5 3230m, 650m GT 2gb, OCZ vertex 4 256gb,  4gb ram, Server: Fractal Define Mini, MSI Z78-G43, Intel G3220, 8GB Corsair Vengeance, 4x 3tb WD Reds in Raid 10, Phone Oppo Reno 10x 256gb , Camera Sony A7iii

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I wish I could go all out with a SSD. My wallet would be too upset with me though.

Thanks for the advice. Since I plan on a dyi thing for a desktop grpahics card to expresscard. I am going to be doing some heavy stuff.

Thanks for the help! :D

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