Buying new hdd URGENT

[a_tractor]

hi guys i want to get a new hdd thats 250gb 7200rpm and 8mb cache buffer

well my question is will this be fast fast i mean quick? im only going to install windows on it if that makes a differance?


Any replies will be greatley appriciated

 

[Twoboxer]

Faster than a 4k drum, and slower than an SSD.

 

[Hawkeye22]

I have win 7 installed on an older 250g drive (WD2500KS) and I have no problems with it. It may not be the fastest at booting, but then again I leave my computer on 24/7.