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I've been suggested on another forum, to purchase a smaller/faster Harddrive to keep the OS and other programs. The only thing I'm questioning is which drive to get? First of all I'm not a huge gamer [but I will be gaming], so I really don't need a humongus drive, but because my rig is gaming orientated I'd like to find something that isn't a slouch..

The drives Ive been compairing are:

WD 74GB Velociraptor [$99.99 Shipped]

Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3250310NS 250GB [$74.95 Shipped]




Any suggestions?
 
I game some, not over the edge like some, and I have the WD 74 GB Velociraptor on my system. After a game, not going to play it again for some time if ever, I uninstall it saving room. Others like more GB's on the HDD but for me, the Velociraptor is just fine.
 
RAFA said:
I've been suggested on another forum, to purchase a smaller/faster Harddrive to keep the OS and other programs. The only thing I'm questioning is which drive to get? First of all I'm not a huge gamer [but I will be gaming], so I really don't need a humongus drive, but because my rig is gaming orientated I'd like to find something that isn't a slouch..

The drives Ive been compairing are:

WD 74GB Velociraptor [$99.99 Shipped]

Seagate Barracuda ES.2 ST3250310NS 250GB [$74.95 Shipped]




Any suggestions?
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Neither, both of those get blown away by the 6401AALS
 
Both imo.

Keep your eyes pealed on deals going around, its $80 right now @ the egg if i recall, it was $69 a few days ago.
 
That's a Raptor you linked to, not a Vraptor. The 640 is quieter, uses less power, and is at least as fast if not faster. The Raptor does have a better access time though.

Don
 
Sorry, I thought they were all called Velociraptors.. I'm assuming the raptor is the old version, since the newer 150GB VR and 300 VR's come in 2.5"?
 
RAFA said:
Sorry, I thought they were all called Velociraptors.. I'm assuming the raptor is the old version, since the newer 150GB VR and 300 VR's come in 2.5"?
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Yes, the older version is just called "Raptor." They don't make VRaptors in the 74GB capacity.

I agree, get a WD6400AAKS or WD6401AALS.
 
[H]adouken;1033715515 said:
For what reason?
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Higher MTBF, lower non-recoverable error rate, higher compatibility with SAS controllers on the SATA versions, dual port SAS is an option (higher speed as well).
 
ES Series is for Enterprise Systems... such features are not worth it in desktop setups.
 
Thanks everyone, I ended up placing an order for the 6401AALS around 2pm today and I forgot to respond. I know I paid $10 over what they were on sale for, but I need it by Wednesday to finish up my build..

Thanks once again everyone.
 
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