HDDs feel like they're under performing

Hitman · 4th November 2009, 9:34 PM

I have 3 hard drives in my computer, 2 500gb Samsung HD501LJs and a 1tb Western Digital WD1001FALS. I feel like these hard drives, mainly the WD aren't performing as well as they should. I use Windows 7 and the hard disk score is 5.9 which seems low for a supposedly fast HDD. One thing that I was thinking was could it be that they're not getting enough power? I'm running a quad core phenom 2, ATI 4890 1gb and those hard drives and my PSU is a 520W Vantec Ion. I haven't had any real problems other than that, my computer is completely stable both in uptime and software reliability. I've been running it like this for a while too. I've got the WD running my OS and all my games, so that's the main one I really care about. I ran HD Tune just then and got the following result:

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I don't have a clue how good/bad that is, which is why I'm asking. Main reason I'm starting to care is I want to change from windows 7 RC to retail as a permanent move and as such want to make sure I install it on the fastest HDD. I was thinking of buying something faster, but it seems this should HDD fine. If anyone has any opions/suggestions, let me know

Thanks.

karlcloudy · 4th November 2009, 11:42 PM

5.9 is a very normal score for any HDD based setup. Even my RAID0 setup gets this. I wouldn't be too worried. Looking at those results it looks totally normal

nazty6 · 5th November 2009, 8:39 PM

hey, i was gunna start a new thread about this, but looking at ur hd tune, is that a raptor or what?? just a standard HDD..

this is the result from my wd 74gb Raptor i just bought off the forums.. is it right?? Fresh install of win 7 64bit

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i dont think it is performing they way it should be

rowan194 · 5th November 2009, 9:06 PM

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Originally Posted by nazty6

hey, i was gunna start a new thread about this, but looking at ur hd tune, is that a raptor or what?? just a standard HDD..

this is the result from my wd 74gb Raptor i just bought off the forums.. is it right?? Fresh install of win 7 64bit

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i dont think it is performing they way it should be

I would try again, see if those dips still happen. As you can see it's caused the minimum speed to be reported as very low, and will also have some effect on your averages too.

Rezin · 5th November 2009, 9:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nazty6

i dont think it is performing they way it should be

Is it your system drive? Next time you run it, make sure any unnecessary services/programs aren't running.

garfield2k · 5th November 2009, 9:18 PM

that looks to be able right. pretty much any 7200rpm drive will be about there. raptors (new gen ones) are a bit quicker but main thing is access time. 5.9 score is normal as well, wont get any higher unless u get a SSD (gets 7.7

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as for the raptor one...the dips is wats causing the low average. otherwise looks normal.

nazty6 · 5th November 2009, 9:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rowan194

I would try again, see if those dips still happen. As you can see it's caused the minimum speed to be reported as very low, and will also have some effect on your averages too.

just reset the hd tune again, and here is wat i got.. after i pressed start, i didnt even move the mouse or anything, so it was in total idle mode

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normal?

btw thanx for the replies

nazty6 · 5th November 2009, 9:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rezin

Is it your system drive? Next time you run it, make sure any unnecessary services/programs aren't running.

yes it is my system drive, thought i wrote that.. woopss just thought it but didnt write it

noobmastery · 5th November 2009, 11:08 PM

I get around the same as the OP in performance score and benchmarks (about 1.2ms higher seek time on mine and same read speeds), is 2xsamsung HD403s in RAID0

DeejW · 6th November 2009, 12:12 AM

people the answer is simple - SSD

4th November 2009, 9:34 PM	#1
Hitman Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: BriseVegas Posts: 469	HDDs feel like they're under performing I have 3 hard drives in my computer, 2 500gb Samsung HD501LJs and a 1tb Western Digital WD1001FALS. I feel like these hard drives, mainly the WD aren't performing as well as they should. I use Windows 7 and the hard disk score is 5.9 which seems low for a supposedly fast HDD. One thing that I was thinking was could it be that they're not getting enough power? I'm running a quad core phenom 2, ATI 4890 1gb and those hard drives and my PSU is a 520W Vantec Ion. I haven't had any real problems other than that, my computer is completely stable both in uptime and software reliability. I've been running it like this for a while too. I've got the WD running my OS and all my games, so that's the main one I really care about. I ran HD Tune just then and got the following result: Click to view full size! I don't have a clue how good/bad that is, which is why I'm asking. Main reason I'm starting to care is I want to change from windows 7 RC to retail as a permanent move and as such want to make sure I install it on the fastest HDD. I was thinking of buying something faster, but it seems this should HDD fine. If anyone has any opions/suggestions, let me know Thanks. __________________ \|\|Dr. Pepper Club Member #014\|\|

4th November 2009, 11:42 PM	#2
karlcloudy New Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tasmania Posts: 751	5.9 is a very normal score for any HDD based setup. Even my RAID0 setup gets this. I wouldn't be too worried. Looking at those results it looks totally normal __________________ My PC: Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 @ 3.74GHz cooled by OCZ Vendetta 2\|\| Nvidia GTX 275 \|\| Corsair XMS3 DHX 2 x 2GB \|\| ASUS P5Q3 Deluxe/WiFi-AP @n \|\| 2 x 500GB HDDs in RAID0 \|\| Corsair VX550W PSU \|\| Antec Three Hundred

5th November 2009, 8:39 PM	#3
nazty6 Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne - South Eastern Posts: 286	hey, i was gunna start a new thread about this, but looking at ur hd tune, is that a raptor or what?? just a standard HDD.. this is the result from my wd 74gb Raptor i just bought off the forums.. is it right?? Fresh install of win 7 64bit Click to view full size! i dont think it is performing they way it should be __________________ crappy laptop

6th November 2009, 12:12 AM	#10
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5th November 2009, 9:18 PM	#6
garfield2k Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 318	that looks to be able right. pretty much any 7200rpm drive will be about there. raptors (new gen ones) are a bit quicker but main thing is access time. 5.9 score is normal as well, wont get any higher unless u get a SSD (gets 7.7 ) as for the raptor one...the dips is wats causing the low average. otherwise looks normal.

5th November 2009, 11:08 PM	#9
noobmastery Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 187	I get around the same as the OP in performance score and benchmarks (about 1.2ms higher seek time on mine and same read speeds), is 2xsamsung HD403s in RAID0