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I ran the test using HDtune for the AALS, but the test from the AAKS was not from me. In order test these accurately a test using both drive on the same machine will need to be done, I can't do this because I don't own an AAKS drive.
I don't think the AALS is slower than the AAKS but I also...
I am running the game with 2x AA with the 8.10 drivers without any issues. I did have to reinstall directx for some reason to install the game properly.
Not sure how hot the 1tb version is but my black 640gb is at 32C-34C max depending on room temp. It runs cooler than my other two hard drives which is at 38C-40C.
It does not report more space available. The platters are the same size as the WD6400AAKS.
If people are still thinking about getting either the Black or WD6400AAKS. The Black version has an extra 2 year warranty which is worth the extra cost ($5-10 more than WD6400AAKS) and you are getting...
A few sites are selling them now, I got mine at buy dot com. From the looks of Brahmzy chart it seems that the black is not any faster than the WD6400AAKS.
Ran test again and the numbers seemed solid, no more dips.
My first post and review of the Western Digital 640GB Black.
Test using:
MSI P43 w/ Q9550
Windows Vista 64bit SP1
First Run
Second Run
The drive is really quiet I don't hear it over my 120mm case fans. I think a background program caused it to dip pretty low. I was going to...