There are many components that go into making a computer fast. You’re probably well aware that a speedy processor is important, as is having a lot of memory. Those are the basics. But what about your hard drive? While you might think it’s just a space to store your stuff and that it doesn’t have anything to do with speed, that’s far from the truth. The speed at which your hard drive spins determines just how long it takes for you to open files and how long it takes for your computer to boot up.

This Western Digital WD Raptor X 150GB 10,000 RPM SATA Hard Drive spins at a whopping 10,000 rotations per minute, which is well above the industry average of 7,200. That’ll provide you with a noticeable boost in speed for a much lower cost than upgrading your processor or doubling your memory. After all, you could have the fastest processor in the world, but if your hard drive takes a while to access your files, your computer will still be sluggish.

This entry was posted by Adam on Tuesday, February 5th, 2008 at 6:06 pm