RAID 0 or SSD???

[Coltonimusprime]

Ok, I seriously need some advice. I'm currently building an i7 setup. I already have a 1TB Caviar Black, and I'm trying to figure out if I should just have a separate HD for my OS, or have two 74GB Raptors in a RAID 0 for my OS and apps, or just get an 80GB SSD for my os and apps. Can someone PLEASE tell me what would be the positives and negatives, and suggest which would be the overall safer and faster choice? Input is greatly appreciated!!!

 

[JohnleMVP]

1 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD for OS and Apps would be best. It would give you the most performance.

Unless you already have 2, don't bother with 74GB raptors and raid.

150GB Raptors in Raid 0 vs Intel 80GB X25M G1
http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article/2008/09/25/intels_new_solid_state_drive_video_review

 

[PHiZ]

1 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD for OS and Apps would be best. It would give you the most performance.

Unless you already have 2, don't bother with 74GB raptors and raid.

150GB Raptors in Raid 0 vs Intel 80GB X25M G1
http://enthusiast.hardocp.com/article/2008/09/25/intels_new_solid_state_drive_video_review

Yeah, what he said. If you're skittish about constraining yourself to 80gb, you can go with a 120gb Indilinx part. Otherwise your decision is dead simple.