western digital raptor

tehdigit · 05-04-2006, 01:22 PM

im buying 2 new harddrives.
is it worth buying a 74 gig raptor for my OS and apps or should i just go with a larger compacity 7000rpm hard drive for a fraction of the cost

the second hard drive for files will be a large 7000rpm ( 300 gigs probably )

**linderman** · 05-04-2006, 01:40 PM

The Raptor is one hellva drive without a doubt; however if you dont have a system that is a real screamer bring held back by nothing >>> then it probally wont be worth the investment for you.

A Seagate or WD 7200 rpm SATA drive would be a great drive for a budget minded solution; most of the guys that use the raptors want the ultimate performance from their system as their first priority and cost comes second.

I have found that most computer users/buyers that are budget minded arent as impressed with the raptor after buying. aka buyers remorse

tehdigit · 05-04-2006, 01:53 PM

makes sense :)

what size drive would you recommend to be used for my OS and games.

i was thinking 120?

JokerFMJ · 05-04-2006, 02:14 PM

With the prices the way they are, I wouldn't go less than a 250GB. You can get a quality 250GB HD for about $110.

tehdigit · 05-04-2006, 02:16 PM

you can get a quality 300 for 110 :) seagate from newegg

ebackhus · 05-04-2006, 02:46 PM

I don't see quality from Seagate anymore... WD all the way.

**linderman** · 05-04-2006, 02:49 PM

you can buy 120 gig drives on ebay for about $50.00 to $55.00 new I would rather have two 120's than a single 250 (data redundancy)

Tumbleweed36 · 05-04-2006, 08:13 PM

Hi,

Just to chime in, I agree with linderman on the size issues. I would prefer to spend less money per drive and have more drives. That way, (I do that in my system) it is so easy to make an exact clone and if something tanks, you have a perfect fit.

I also agree that you need to look at straight Sata drives for your budget. While the Raptor's are excellent, unless you are splitting ant hairs, you won't be less impressed with a good straight Sata or Sata II. Either will do the job for you.

tehdigit · 05-04-2006, 10:03 PM

sounds good to me

05-04-2006, 01:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
tehdigit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 120 OS: Windows XP Pro	western digital raptor im buying 2 new harddrives. is it worth buying a 74 gig raptor for my OS and apps or should i just go with a larger compacity 7000rpm hard drive for a fraction of the cost the second hard drive for files will be a large 7000rpm ( 300 gigs probably ) __________________ i need money :(

05-04-2006, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,441 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	The Raptor is one hellva drive without a doubt; however if you dont have a system that is a real screamer bring held back by nothing >>> then it probally wont be worth the investment for you. A Seagate or WD 7200 rpm SATA drive would be a great drive for a budget minded solution; most of the guys that use the raptors want the ultimate performance from their system as their first priority and cost comes second. I have found that most computer users/buyers that are budget minded arent as impressed with the raptor after buying. aka buyers remorse __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

05-04-2006, 01:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
tehdigit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 120 OS: Windows XP Pro	makes sense :) what size drive would you recommend to be used for my OS and games. i was thinking 120? __________________ i need money :(

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05-04-2006, 02:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
tehdigit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 120 OS: Windows XP Pro	you can get a quality 300 for 110 :) seagate from newegg

05-04-2006, 02:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
linderman Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 20,441 OS: win 2000 pro / Win XP pro My System	you can buy 120 gig drives on ebay for about $50.00 to $55.00 new I would rather have two 120's than a single 250 (data redundancy) __________________ I still know nothing and I respect that fact, striving to improve and, along the way, help anyone that comes from the place that I used to be! Power Supply Selection LEARN TO BACK-UP YOUR DATA FREE & EASY YouTube - Runtime Software DriveImage XML tutorial

05-04-2006, 08:13 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,671 OS: XP Professional	Hi, Just to chime in, I agree with linderman on the size issues. I would prefer to spend less money per drive and have more drives. That way, (I do that in my system) it is so easy to make an exact clone and if something tanks, you have a perfect fit. I also agree that you need to look at straight Sata drives for your budget. While the Raptor's are excellent, unless you are splitting ant hairs, you won't be less impressed with a good straight Sata or Sata II. Either will do the job for you. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

05-04-2006, 10:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
tehdigit Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 120 OS: Windows XP Pro	sounds good to me __________________ i need money :(