Hard Drive question

[Sudden]

Had my computer for 4-5 yrs now and have a 80GB Baracuda. I've found the computer to be a bit slow now, even after many formats and windows re-installations and what not. Does a HD get affected by age? No idea about this, lol. If it does i'l look into a new one and any recommendations would be welcome Don't want to spend too much, and don't need too mc storage either. 80GB or above though, since i'm used to this 80 now

 

[basmic]

If it's old, then chances are it is 5,400rpm and only has about 2mb of cache - which is rubbish, going by todays standards.

As per the usual Basmic tradition, I am going to stand by Hitachi (once IBM) drives and recommend this 160gb drive to you - spending £8 less, gives you 80gb. For the sake of future proofing and the £8 difference in price, I have no problems recommending you this 160gb drive.