8MB cache vs. 16MB cache HDD

If I got a 16MB cache HDD, would the PS3 take advantage of the extra cache, or just treat the HDD like a 8MB cache HDD? Also with speed, if I got a 7200 RPM HDD, would the PS3 take advantage of the extra speed compared to a 5400 RPM HDD? I plan on getting a 320GB HDD when I get my PS3, but I don't want to waste money on the faster model if the PS3 will not use it to it's fullest.

Thanks for the help.

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If I got a 16MB cache HDD, would the PS3 take advantage of the extra cache, or just treat the HDD like a 8MB cache HDD? Also with speed, if I got a 7200 RPM HDD, would the PS3 take advantage of the extra speed compared to a 5400 RPM HDD? I plan on getting a 320GB HDD when I get my PS3, but I don't want to waste money on the faster model if the PS3 will not use it to it's fullest.

Thanks for the help.

TheGreatOutdoor

I was trying to find the article Gamespot did & here it is! http://www.gamespot.com/features/6192258/index.html

The article is a comparison between SSD & HD. This might answer your questions. To be honest, the differences are minimal at best. Just save your money & get a 320gig HD with 5400RPM.

Oh not to be rude but this question really should be in the PC Hardware Discussion.

Oh not to be rude but this question really should be in the PC Hardware Discussion.

envybianchi

[QUOTE="envybianchi"]Oh not to be rude but this question really should be in the PC Hardware Discussion.

liamabob

Yeah, same here. Tbh, I don't think there will be any noticeable difference in speed or cache size. I definitely wouldn't spend extra money for one. One with an 8MB cache size and 5400 RPM will do just fine.

[QUOTE="TheGreatOutdoor"]

If I got a 16MB cache HDD, would the PS3 take advantage of the extra cache, or just treat the HDD like a 8MB cache HDD? Also with speed, if I got a 7200 RPM HDD, would the PS3 take advantage of the extra speed compared to a 5400 RPM HDD? I plan on getting a 320GB HDD when I get my PS3, but I don't want to waste money on the faster model if the PS3 will not use it to it's fullest.

Thanks for the help.

envybianchi

Oh not to be rude but this question really should be in the PC Hardware Discussion.

OK thanks guys. I will just get the cheaper model.

Get the 8MB and 5400, the PS3 can't take advantage of the bigger cache or faster speed so you'd just be wasting your $$$$

Get the 8MB and 5400, the PS3 can't take advantage of the bigger cache or faster speed so you'd just be wasting your $$$$

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