ISO File Copy
The 3.1 GB ISO image of Windows 7 64-bit (en_windows_7_ultimate_x64_dvd_x15-65922.iso) was copied to a different folder on the same drive. This represents a typical large-file-usage model.
WinRAR Compression
This test measures the time it takes WinRAR to uncompress the Linux 2.6.34 Kernel bz2 archive to the tested drive.
Avast Antivirus
Avast Antivirus 5 was used to check the C:\Windows\System32 folder of our installation. We enabled "full file scans" and "scan of all files" regardless of extension.