I think a 7200RPM HDD would drain more power... and you'll have to pay lots/go out of your way to get a 80+GB HDD @ 7200RPM..... I would go w/ 5400RPM if you want to get 80-100GB
I downloaded AMD CPU Info, and so far, it fluctuates around 800Mhz... even w/ Always On settings..
What kind of resourse intensive applications will I have to run to get it into the Ghz range?
What speeds are your laptops running at?
My notebook (specs below) always seem to be running @ 797Mhz, even when I'm plugged into the outlet.
I know that my AMD 64 3200+ is capable of higher clock speeds than 797Mhz, but the only times I've seen above 797Mhz was during the...