Performance boost with WD 640GB?

[fredr500]

I have an original mac pro with the stock 250GB drive (along with 2 500GB and 1 TB).

The OS is on the stock drive. If I replace it with the 640GB WD Caviar (on sale at OWC for $80 - http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/woot) will I see much of a performance improvement?

Thanks
Fred

 

[m1stake]

Your boot will be faster for sure, it's a very speedy drive. Other than that you won't notice a huge difference. But for $80 I'd do it.

 

[scottydawg]

Does that price include shipping?

 

[fredr500]

Shipping

No, shipping is another $6.

 

[macenforcer]

I have this drive. Its ok. Not blown away by its speed though but its a good drive for a good price no doubt.

 

[Maximono]

I have this drive. Its ok. Not blown away by its speed though but its a good drive for a good price no doubt.

how quiet do u find the drive? I'm thinking of odering one this weekend for my mac pro.

 

[osin]

how quiet do u find the drive? I'm thinking of odering one this weekend for my mac pro.

just adding myself to the discussion by agreeing with macenforcer.
yes this drive is very quiet.