[el_matt0]

k so...gamers and hardcore computer fanatics are often all about the rpms of their HDs and how "fast" the HDs can read/write. now my question is...currently i store my music on just your basic 320gb seagate barracuda (7200X rpm)....i use one of the western digital 150gb raptors (10 000 rpm) for both programs and my OS. question is...anyone have any thoughts on whether or not having a faster harddrive would affect SQ of ripped recordings?

 

[SysteX]

My initial reaction is no way--as long as the next frame of data is read before the previous one is decoded, you won't hear any pops, clicks, or breaks. Beyond this, as long as the data is served quickly enough, there is no benefit to a faster HDD.

However, I might be overlooking something; I doubt it, but it's always a possibility...

 

[Sir Nobax]

Every program caches the music to the +3.2GBp/s (ddr-400) Ram before it starts playing.

So no way.

 

[bigshot]

It might help a little if you burn audio CDs with a very fast burner.

See ya
Steve

 

[mojo]

It will not make any difference.

 

[el_matt0]

alright, seals the deal then