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Richard Cranium · 02-02-2002, 10:56 PM

I've certainly suggested some garbage in my time, this time I've outdone myself.

The WD200 7200rpm drives test out at a snails pace, 9k/sec !

The Maxtors that came instead of the WD's for some only did a bit better, 12k/sec!

I ran the same HD utility(Disk Speed32)against my 15g IBM Deskstar 7200 and the results, 23k/sec!

All are using the 80pin Blue ended cable, 2 machines use the same mobo.

These are prolly OK to replace a 4400rpm Quantum Slowfoot but not up to par for standard 7200 drives.

I KNEW these only had a 1mb buffer but this performance just is too pitiful..

Sorry for the foul.

DrVette

02-02-2002, 10:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
Richard Cranium Ultimate Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Dahlonega Ga Posts: 7,964	See today's most popular deals at » Apology to anyone who bought the 20g HD's from Dell for $55.00 I've certainly suggested some garbage in my time, this time I've outdone myself. The WD200 7200rpm drives test out at a snails pace, 9k/sec ! The Maxtors that came instead of the WD's for some only did a bit better, 12k/sec! I ran the same HD utility(Disk Speed32)against my 15g IBM Deskstar 7200 and the results, 23k/sec! All are using the 80pin Blue ended cable, 2 machines use the same mobo. These are prolly OK to replace a 4400rpm Quantum Slowfoot but not up to par for standard 7200 drives. I KNEW these only had a 1mb buffer but this performance just is too pitiful.. Sorry for the foul. DrVette