2MB Cache VS 8MB?

[Lowlypawn]

I am going to order a WD 80gig 7200rpm but should I get the 2MB cache or the 8MB for 16 bucks more?



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[AMD_Man]

Get the 8MB version.

<b><i>"A penny saved is a penny earned!"</i></b>

 

[Lowlypawn]

Any reasons?

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[ejsmith2]

If your cpu ever gets really bogged down (like when you're .ace-ing a file down), it'll make your hard disk noticably faster.

For $16, that's what I'd do anyways. At least, if you're geting the 80 or 120gig version. At the 40gig level, I'd move up to 60 gig for $16.

 

[Arrow]

I think that $16 is a very small price to pay for the 8mb version - I would go for that one.

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[kief]

No doubt, well worth the $16!

Jesus saves, but Mario scores!!!

 

[orbz]

Get the 8mb version, $16 is worth the little extra performance you get.

:frown: :redface: :lol: :tongue: - What do you want to feel today?

 

[lhgpoobaa]

get the 8Mb cache. definately worth it!
muuuuch faster handling lots of small files and read/write requests.

befinately worth it for an extra 16 bucks.

its like... getting low restriction intake and exhaust for your V8... vroooooom

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[Lowlypawn]

Ok i'm sold

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[lhgpoobaa]

plus did u see my HDTACH results late last week?

the 800JB was scoring 5mb/sec better sustained rates than my other drive, the 80Gb D740X.

and burst speeds were offscale.

i think though the nicest feature is its noise... or lack of.
quiet spin with virtually inaudable seeks.
great for divx.

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