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9960 2001-03-14 01:55:00 I recently purchased a new 20G hard disk and specified that I wanted a 7200 rpm model.
When I got it, it had '7200 rpm' written in pen (handwriting) on the packet, which I did not see till I had the thing installed and running.

I was wondering if anyone knows where I can download or otherwise obtain a free utility to test the spindle speed (and other performance stats) of a hard disk, so I can confirm its specs for myself.

This would be much appreciated,

Thank You.
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9961 2001-03-14 04:43:00 You've bought a dodgy brand if you can't just go to their website and check the specs there. Guest (0)
9962 2001-03-14 08:37:00 I take your point about dodgy brands, but the drive is a Quantum LCT 15 20G, which brand I have always used and trusted.

I was hoping to test this actual drive myself without taking it out of the case again to get the serial no etc.

I just wanted to know if someone knows of a testing utility that can measure the spindle speed for me.

Thanks
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9963 2001-03-14 12:39:00 use hd tach to benchmark harddrive. download from www.tweakfiles.com Guest (0)
9964 2001-03-14 23:06:00 Thank you TR, I have printed your information and will try it.

much appreciated.
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