A kinda dumb question

[PerfectPlasma]

Will I see performance differences between 5400 and 7200 rpm HDDs? I would assume not since they're still mechanical but it's worth asking.

[Hiya!]

U shouldnt worry about it too much because it depends on the hard drive controller.

Dont bother as u probably wont notice the difference.

[PineyCreek]

It's going to really depend on what you're using it for.  No big reason to get a 7200 RPM drive if you're using it for archiving (although I do anyways).  Higher RPM is better for latency but worse for cost.  Here's a decent article on it.

 

http://www.zdnet.com/article/how-higher-rpm-hard-drives-rip-you-off/

 

Uh, just keep in mind the article IS old, so some of the conclusions and statements will need to be taken with a grain of salt.

[Damascus]

5400 rpm is sooo slooow, I can't recommend for use as a main drive or eve game storage

[PineyCreek]

2 minutes ago, Damascus said:

5400 rpm is sooo slooow, I can't recommend for use as a main drive or eve game storage

Well, no, of course not.  For archiving large files rarely accessed though it's fine.

 

These days if you can afford it, SSD for main drive, HDD for backup/archiving, videos, etc.

[Damascus]

Just now, PineyCreek said:

Well, no, of course not.  For archiving large files rarely accessed though it's fine.

Yeah, but do we know what OP is using them for?

[PineyCreek]

Just now, Damascus said:

Yeah, but do we know what OP is using them for?

Nope, that's why I stated in my original reply that it's going to depend on what he/she uses them for