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proble with ide hardisks

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pratik20990 Original post #1
Jan 1, 2009 at 2:07 PM
i have an old pc configuration as-

intel pentium III - 1 Ghz
384 MB SD RAM (128 on one slot and 256 on other)
20 GB Harddisk

now i want to upgrade my harddisk and add another IDE harddisk of 80GB or 40GB but i am confused about the RPMs that which one will work for me....
pls help me regarding this and suggest the rpm........can i buy 80gb 7200 rpm *forums.techarena.in/images/smilies/crybaby0.gif *forums.techarena.in/images/smilies/crybaby0.gif

plz help:confused::confused:
vishald
vishald #2
Jan 3, 2009 at 5:24 PM
You can go for 80 gb IDE hard disk. You may get 7200 rpm hard disk. For price log in to www.deltapage.com
Desmond
Desmond #3
Jan 3, 2009 at 5:29 PM
It doesn't make a difference, seeing your configuration. Just any IDE drive will work.