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Defragmentation FAT32 volumes (Users)

posted by Steve  , US, 07.07.2008, 08:47

> > > BTW, why defrag at all?
> >
> > Fragmented files make the drive heads work harder, bringing crash day
> > faster. They also increase the chances of getting cross-linked files.
>
> But the defragmention process also stresses the HDD a lot.

True. It's an issue of weighing the occasional large stress of defragging, against the frequent smaller stress of seeking/reading scattered fragments, and guessing which would kill a drive sooner.

> > even nominal drive speed will likely be reduced (5400 rps is still common,
> > don't ask about access times).
>
> You mean 5,400 rpm, of course.

Oops. 5400rps would be very stressful, wouldn't it?

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• Defragmentation FAT32 volumes - Laaca, 03.07.2008, 19:51 (Users)
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              • Defragmentation FAT32 volumes - Steve, 07.07.2008, 08:47
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          • Defragmentation FAT32 volumes - RayeR, 06.07.2008, 23:37
      • Defragmentation FAT32 volumes - sol, 04.07.2008, 17:37
        • Defragmentation FAT32 volumes - rr, 04.07.2008, 17:41
  • Defragmentation FAT32 volumes - ecm, 03.07.2008, 20:01
    • Defragmentation FAT32 volumes - sol, 03.07.2008, 20:07
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