Hard Drives...want speed not size

[Sonny]

I've upgraded my processor & memory. To further increase the preformace of my PC I would like to find a 60-80GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0GB/s hard drive. The only thing that will be loaded on this drive is apps.

You guys have any recommendations? I'd prefer quality & speed over a cheap drive.


Thanks,
-Sonny

[darktiger]

WD Raptor, it is a 10000rpm 16meg cache HD. I have two and it is superfast. I have the 150gb version...

http://www.westerndigital.com/en/pro...sp?DriveID=190

[darktiger]

They also have a 74GB and a 36GB version too.... Very well worth it if you want speed....

[zeroendless]

Small capacity also means least density per platter, thus the transfer speed is slower compare to same drive that has more capacity/platter. On the other hands, it's has less chances of platter failure.

If you want a quality and speedy drive, Get a Raptor, 74Gb version is $135 After MIR at newegg.

[CobyPhoto]

Originally Posted by darktiger

WD Raptor, it is a 10000rpm 16meg cache HD. I have two and it is superfast. I have the 150gb version...

http://www.westerndigital.com/en/pro...sp?DriveID=190

Second...I run these for my OS and Apps drive, and they are as fast as you can get unless you want to shell out the big bucks for a SCSI 15000 RPM Hard Drive and special interface for it.

CJ