External HDD


  1. bagavan
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    Windows 8 Professional x64
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    External HDD


    I have seagate 5400 RPM 320 GB hdd..I benchmarked it and It gave me a result of 27.2 MB/s.Is it too slow or is it normal??
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  3. James Colbert
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    Win7U 64 RTM
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    You could check here. You'll need the model#:

    PassMark Software - Hard Drive Benchmark Charts

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  4. rap33042
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    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
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    I have an external Seagate (7200rpm) and get the same transfer rates as you.
    I have searched high and low and everything I've read says this is normal for a USB2.0-connected device.
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