Second slower HDD worth it?

[Rob001]

I'm considering one of the new velociraptors. It's been my plan for a while to wait for the 150GB version, and then use that for the OS and programs, and use my existing 500GB Samsung Spinpoint to store files on.

Would it instead be worth selling my samsung drive, and then using the money to put towards getting the more expensive 300GB velociraptor, and storing everything on that single drive?

From a cost perspective, either way will probably be similar. In my case I want to buy sound-reducing HDD enclosures, so I suppose a single drive will be cheapest overall.

But for performance, which do you think would be the better option in day-to-day computing/gaming/etc?

 

[Canon]

I have kept my Seagate 500gb drive and I like having the separate drive. I just install my programs/games on my Velociraptor.

For how much you will get for selling your used HDD, I'd say it's certainly not worth it. Save a bit longer and just grab the 300gb Velociraptor.

As for noise... I find mine quieter than my 500gb Seagate drive. This may be due to the 2.5" form factor. I wouldn't get too concerned until you actually hear it for yourself.