earnie86
10-27-2001, 08:46 PM
I don't know anyone buying these.
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Abitec
10-31-2001, 06:45 PM
They still have a use in plod workstations, that will only be used for word processing and spreadsheets.
Every dollar saved on these workstations is helpfull - especially when providing bulk units.
The other aspect is that the 5400 drives run cooler than the 7200 drives, and important factor when considering heat buildup in a machine running 24x7.
Also, whilst on the point of heat buildup, we know that a mechanical devices' life span is inversal proportional to the temperature of the environment in which it runs. Given this, and the increased speed of rotation, I am sure that the 5400 RPM drives would have a higher life span that the 7200 RPM drives. Another important consideration for business PCs.
Every dollar saved on these workstations is helpfull - especially when providing bulk units.
The other aspect is that the 5400 drives run cooler than the 7200 drives, and important factor when considering heat buildup in a machine running 24x7.
Also, whilst on the point of heat buildup, we know that a mechanical devices' life span is inversal proportional to the temperature of the environment in which it runs. Given this, and the increased speed of rotation, I am sure that the 5400 RPM drives would have a higher life span that the 7200 RPM drives. Another important consideration for business PCs.
henry
11-02-2001, 11:03 AM
As the first post had suggested, who gives a ****?
Remember, most corporations would upgrade their PCs, say every 5 years?
So I'd say, even a 365.25/24/7 running system with a 7.2k rpm hdd installed will still last 5 years.
Hmm, wonder what happens to those unwanted hdds & other computer components.
Remember, most corporations would upgrade their PCs, say every 5 years?
So I'd say, even a 365.25/24/7 running system with a 7.2k rpm hdd installed will still last 5 years.
Hmm, wonder what happens to those unwanted hdds & other computer components.
zantark7
11-04-2001, 11:25 AM
Very true i think that the performance out weighs the the drives life time....also the companys are telling us something by their 3 year warrentys...that means they don't expect the drive to last much longer than that...so 7200 or 5400 for the price why not spend and come out happy...not slow =D
henry
11-04-2001, 12:23 PM
Warranty life equates to expectancy life of an equipment is true only to a certain extent.
Some companies, or rather followers of market leaders will just type the same number period of warranty coverage to keep their cost down.
Say, a Sony Hi-Fi generally should last for at least 2 years, but you don't see them sticking 2 years warranty, right?
That's because the market standard is down to 1 year. Another aspect of how companies determine their warranty period.
Some companies, or rather followers of market leaders will just type the same number period of warranty coverage to keep their cost down.
Say, a Sony Hi-Fi generally should last for at least 2 years, but you don't see them sticking 2 years warranty, right?
That's because the market standard is down to 1 year. Another aspect of how companies determine their warranty period.
zantark7
11-04-2001, 12:54 PM
Very true i stand Corrected...i do know that drives will last a while i have a 512MB seagate drive that i use for a swap partion on my linux box and it is still fine a bit loud but it still reads and writes fine...
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