I need help....

[Melancart]

Hello everyone!
This is my first post and I just need a bit of advise.
I currently have an older 13" Macbook. I've had it for about 3.5 years. So I think it's time for a new Mac. I'm kind of a newbie when it comes to specs and whatnot. I also currently got into photography & editing, and I'm a moderate gamer. With that being said, my current Mac just isn't cutting it. I'm wanting to purchase one of the new 15" MacBook Pro. I just want to know would it be better to get the MBP with 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 5400 rpm or the 500GB Serial ATA Drive @ 7200 rpm.
I don't want my Mac to be slowed down my editing or my gaming. If this question doesn't make any sense I'm sorry. LOL.
Thanks for taking the time to read this.

 

[stridemat]

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The 7200 RPM hard drive will have faster seek times, but they can sometimes be slightly noiser.

 

[darknite38]

General rule is that if you don't know the difference between a 5200 and a 7200, you're better off saving some cash and sticking with the 5200 rpm.

You say you're a moderate gamer, could you explain what games you play?
Solitaire?
Left For Dead?
Crysis?

 

[Melancart]

General rule is that if you don't know the difference between a 5200 and a 7200, you're better off saving some cash and sticking with the 5200 rpm.

You say you're a moderate gamer, could you explain what games you play?
Solitaire?
Left For Dead?
Crysis?

I play Sims 3 and WoW, nothing too hardcore. But I just notice that when I play sometimes, my Mac lags and it disrupts the gameplay.

 

[Staindsoul]

anything newer will make it lag

 

[Buck987]

for your needs not that big of a difference....but $100 over a $1799+ purchase is not a great amount