I'm gonna buy a new HD. (finally, old one broke in Jan.)
most likely: Maxtor DiamondMax 10, 250Gb, 7200rpm,16Mb ATA133
I was wondering what the 'Mb' means and if you notice any difference when using an 8Mb or 16Mb HD.
I'm gonna buy a new HD. (finally, old one broke in Jan.)
most likely: Maxtor DiamondMax 10, 250Gb, 7200rpm,16Mb ATA133
I was wondering what the 'Mb' means and if you notice any difference when using an 8Mb or 16Mb HD.
Last edited by {I}{K}{E}; 07-30-2005 at 09:53 PM.
MB = megabytes
The spec you refer to is cache memory of the HDD. It's a temporary storage area for data to be ready when the "interface" has available bandwidth.
As to noticing a difference with 8 vs 16, there are a few circumstances where the 16 MB is an advantage but not often. You probably would never notice it. But it can be measured.
I suspect there is only a few dollars difference in price so get the 16 MB one anyway.
Personally I'd go for Seagate, I find they are quieter.
And SATA if your mobo supports it.
.Political correctness is based on the principle that it's possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.
Not so much anymore.Originally Posted by lynx
The Maxtor DiamondMax 10 is an improved design:
Idle (typical, 1 disk, 3 disk) 2.5 / 2.9 bels
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The Seagate Barracuda 7200.9
Acoustics, Idle (bels) --- 2.8
Last edited by Virtualbody1234; 07-30-2005 at 11:18 PM.
I dont think my mobo supports S-ATA (Jetway v266b)
thnx for the info VB
Last edited by {I}{K}{E}; 07-30-2005 at 11:56 PM.
i've got a maxtor diamond max 10 300gb with 16mb cache in my xbox and its a great drive.
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