How to Check Hard Drive RPM Rates by using the HDD Model Number

Many PC users today are still finding it difficult to know the RPM rates of their hard drives. This is quite unfortunate. Maybe you fell in that category and that is the major reason you bumped on this post. Today is your lucky day! In this post, I will be answering your questions on how to check hard drive RPM rates? What are RPM rates? And does Mac Hard Drive actually have RPM? So let’s go!

How to Check RPM of Hard Drive Mac

Does the Hard Drive of Mac actually have RPM rates? The answer is simple, NO!

Solid State Drives (SSD) which are mostly found in Mac computers, do not have any moving parts, therefore, RPM rates are not associated with them. So, if you are one of those that are actually looking for how to check the RPM rates of Mac’s hard drive, your search is over, because it is not associated with it.

However, standard hard drives have a spinning disc inside of them, which means that RPM plays an important role in their function.

What is RPM Rate?

RPM is simply an abbreviation that stands for Revolutions Per Minute. It measures how many times the disc spins in a minute. This simply means that the higher the RPM rate, the faster the hard drive will be. Now you see why it is noteworthy to check.

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Among other features, you should also know or check for your hard drive’s RPM so that you can be aware of the tasks it is capable of handling. By knowing these figures, you will be able to determine if your hard drive is working properly or not.

Since RPM is an important factor when buying a new computer or when inspecting that if your current computer, it is important you know where to look for the Model Number of your HDD. This post will ease your stress on how to check HDD RPM.

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How to Check Hard Drive RPM Rates

Checking the RPM rate of your hard drive is as simple as ABC. Just follow these steps to figure out the Model Number of your Hard Drive, which will be used for the final check using Google Search.

Look at the Hard Disk Drive Label

The best and fastest way you can ascertain your hard drive’s RPM rate is to look at the label. The sad part is that you need to take some screws off your computer in order to reach the hard drive. This step will be easier if you are tech-savvy. You can see the RPM of a hard drive clearly written on its label from the image below.

Although some PC manufacturers have made this label very easy to locate, this saves users the stress of unscrewing their hard drives in order to check the label. For example, most Dell desktop computers were made with this in mind. So, if you are making use of one, you should not have a problem finding and reading this label.

Using Device Manager

The second method on how to check Hard Drive RPM rates is even easier than the first one because you will not need a screwdriver. After figuring out the Model Number of your Hard Drive, all you do is to make use of Google Search Engine.

To find the model number of your HDD, just follow these steps:

1. Right-click on “My Computer” from your desktop and click on properties
2. It will open a window showing your stem properties, click on “Device Manager”
3. Once you are inside the “Device Manager”, expand the “Disk Drives” section. You will now see your hard drive’s model number.

In a situation where you cannot find the model number using the above method, simply right-click on the drive and choose properties. Then you select the details tab and look for Hardware Ids from the drop-down menu. Once you have seen the Hardware Ids option, select it, and then your hard drive model number will now be displayed.

Ok, now you have known the model number of your hard drive, what next?

Simply copy and paste the number or type it in the Google Search bar, and hit enter. Various pages will be displayed on the search result, and each will unveil your hard drive’s full specification, with the RPM rate included.

Using MSINFO32

MSINFO32 is simply a system information tool in Windows that can speed up the process of finding the hard drive’s model number. Follow these steps to arrive at your model number.

1. Click on start and type “msinfo32” in the search bar (the search bar is already visible on the taskbar in Windows 10). Once you hit enter on your keyboard, the system information window will open.
2. Click on Components to expand the list, then select storage
3. Click on Disks in the expanded storage menu
4. Finally, you will see the hard drive’s specifications; among them is the model number.
5. Copy the number and paste in the Google Search bar, just like the previous method and you will see your hard drive’s RPM rate

Using Additional Software

If you are finding it difficult to find your hard drive’s RPM number by using the previous methods, then I guess you should try downloading third-party utility software. This HDD RPM check software will not only give you the RPM rates, but it will show you all other specifications as well. When you install the software, you can find the following information about your Hard Drive.

• RPM Rates
• Firmware type
• Interface type
• Serial number
• Cache size
• Buffer size
• Power on count
• Health status
• Temperature

The thing about all these third-party software is that they are completely free. The save your time looking for some of this software, I will give you two examples.

The first I will be telling you about is CrystalDiskInfo. You can simply visit their website then click on the download link found on the page. Once the file is downloaded on your computer, just open and install it. The test is so simple, as all the information you need will be displayed when you run the software.

The second alternative you can use to check your hard drive RPM rate is HWINFO. This software will give you in-depth hardware information, real-time system monitoring, and extensive reporting. It is also easy to download, install, and use.

Conclusion

Now that I have answered your question on how to check RPM rates, all that is left is for you to choose the best or easiest method that suits you. Apart from helping you fix some performance issues, figuring out the RPM can also come in handy when you want to buy a new computer. For example, if you want to buy a gaming PC, you should go for a hard drive with RPM rates within the range of 10K to 15K.

Now you have seen the steps, what RPM rate does your hard drive run after figuring it out? Are you satisfied with its performance? Kindly use the comment box below to share your thoughts because I will be delighted to read your comments and contributions. Also, feel free to ask your questions in areas you are confused about.