8mb cache vs 16mb cache (seagate 300GB)

[tod]

I just bought a Seagate 300GB ATA drive with 8mb of cache, $70 ($120- $50
rebate =$70)
The store also had the 16mb cache version for $20 more.
Thinking of going back to exchange for the 16mb version.
What is the performance difference?

 

[Rod Speed]

I just bought a Seagate 300GB ATA drive with 8mb of cache, $70 ($120- $50
rebate =$70)
The store also had the 16mb cache version for $20 more.
Thinking of going back to exchange for the 16mb version.
What is the performance difference?

You wouldnt be able to pick it in a randomised double blind trial.

The bigger cache is worth it if its free, but thats about it.

 

[Arno Wagner]

I just bought a Seagate 300GB ATA drive with 8mb of cache, $70 ($120- $50
rebate =$70)
The store also had the 16mb cache version for $20 more.
Thinking of going back to exchange for the 16mb version.
What is the performance difference?

In many cases none at all. In other cases very little.

Arno

 

[tod]

Installed the Seagate 300GB to replace my Western Digital 200GB
The Western Digital made almost no noise, if any at all.
But I can hear the Seagate, but nothing to complain about.