If you have an older computer, you may be considering replacing a slower hard drive with a faster one. Even though you could opt for an SSD, traditional hard drives still cost much less and can give you a lot more storage for that cheaper price. When ordering a new hard drive, it’s very important to check the interface type and the RPM.
If you’re into computers that are more powerful and can handle more tasks, then you can purchase hard drives that have a 10, 15, or even 20K RPM. For consumer purposes though, all laptops and most desktops will either be at 5400 or 7200 RPM.
- Use a hard drive diagnostic tool to determine the RPM value of your hard drive.
- Use a computer software program to find the RPM value of your hard drive.
Check the Label on the Hard Drive
This is the most certain way to know the RPM of your hard drive. You have to open up your computer and possibly take off a few screws, but it’ll definitely give you the most reliable answer.
Most desktops from Dell and other manufacturers have their hard drives visible when you open the computer, so there is no need to unscrew anything or pull anything out. Just open the box and look inside. ..
Use Device Manager & MSINFO32
Computer: The computer has a model number, such as “WD My Passport” or “ASUS P8Z68-V”.
Now that you know the model number of your hard drive, you can find information about it on the internet. Just go to a website like PCWorld and type in the model number and it will give you a list of compatible drivers, reviews, and more. ..
The model number for the laptop is C2-5300. The hardware IDs are: -PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C26 -PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_1C2D ..
There is a system information tool in Windows that you can use to get the model number for the hard drive too. Click on Start and type in msinfo32 and press Enter.
To expand the components of your computer, first click on the Storage icon in the toolbar. This will open a window with all of your installed programs and files. Next, click on Disks to see a list of all of your hard drives. At the top you will see Manufacturer and Model. Google the model number and you should get the info for that exact hard drive. ..
Use a Third Party Utility
You can use the methods mentioned above to determine the RPM for a disk, but if you’re not sure how to do it, you can also download free third-party utilities that will help you out. These tools can give you information about the disk, such as its interface type, firmware, serial number, cache size, buffer size and more.
-The Windows 10 S Health Check tool -RPM Calculator -Windows 10 S Performance Monitor -Windows 10 S System Monitor
