Drive speed for file server

[Fuganater]

Does speed matter? Newegg has a SATA 6Gb/s Samsung 2TB 5400RPM drive for $70 today. Should I wait for 7200RPM or does the speed difference not matter that much for this usage?

[Collinstheclown]

I think it's more personal preference. I wouldn't think it would matter. If it's just storing files to use later then I would go with something cheap.

5400 RPM Will not only consume less energy, but it will also generate less noise and heat.

[Fuganater]

Pretty much it will be storing our pictures, music, videos and all my random files.

[slaveofconvention]

For fileserver work, you'll see zero real difference between a 5400 and a 7200 but as previously mentioned, the 5400 should run cooler, quieter and potentially more power efficient....