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So I'll be the first to ask....how does this compare to the 256gb OCZ Agility 4 SSD I got for $90 from Tiger Direct?
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reliability of these is considerably higher than ssd, so is lifespan
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What kind of drives are used in those Raid configurations and many backups??? I don't think you are using SSDs are you? Maybe you are but that is pretty expensive one would think... I mean, would...
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Had 2 rapters, both died, didn't go for a third. Using an Agility 3 at work for 2 years, lots of use, no issues at all - even at 95% capacity for the last year.
I can see value in this...but...
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I assume you mean 1TB+. I agree mostly with your post; your points are being made much more logically than BUB's. I am overall very disappointed in the ridiculously high MSRP's on these VR's and find...
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Nice... latest/fastest version too. Couldn't resist even though I don't immediately have a use for it. :)
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At least they don't suck as much as the other brands.
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I use SSD and VR...
It is a good combo if you ask me.. OS on SSD and everything else on raptor.. Cheap combo to
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Newegg offers Western Digital WD VelociRaptor WD2500HHTZ 250GB 10000 RPM 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive for $59.99 after promo code discount.
Use promo code EMCJHHJ28 to get $50...
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Velociraptor...the AOL of hard drives.
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SSD is way better. These mechanical drives fail a lot. The SDD will last you a long time. The warranty means nothing to me; you have to pay to get your data back.
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These 10k drives are build to last. I have a few of them, and mainly use them for system drives (fast main drive for system files, secondary for program files, and final drive(s) for storage).
On...
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i love how some folks just know how to build one kind of computer and say its be all end all style. LOL
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How so?
Not better priced, not better speed, not better size, etc.
SSD + Large sized Mech or Network Storage + full backups of invaluable data = WIN!!
Later,
Bub
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Deal is dead promo code expired
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There will always be a use for a nice hard drive. Smart to grab em while there cheap.
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Building a server last year was the best thing I ever did for myself. Now all my other PCs (4) have 256GB or 512GB SSDs and no hard drives. I also have a 2TB HDs in a USB 3.0 enclosure to use if I...
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because there are many people who don't get the core of IT and tech outside of what publications are raving about.
that said, i love SSD for all my laptops and enthusiast grade systems, even at...
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lol so true
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same got 3 on BF, which the 500gb/1TB are the fastest versions not this one listed
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I just had to do a warranty exchange on my 150 and WD honored it. Can't complain.
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The 500GB/1TB drives use 500gb platters, for normal HDD's the larger the platter combines with the rpm is what makes them fast. Which is why even a 5400 1tb drive is faster than a 7200 40gb drive
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SSDs are obviously faster, but you don't want to constantly read/write to them as they wear out faster. I have a 600GB Velociraptor for my games and a SSD for my OS and main apps. Games load...
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Yup, pretty much. I've already had 4 SSD's fail on me in less than a year. Two M4's, and 830, and an Agility. Never again as primary drives. Now, SSD only as OS, Raptor's as the workhorse beast...
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... those who think that are probably still using AOL. :)
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I have an original 150GB Raptor that's still alive and kickin :)
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I had a 36gb Raptor fail on me not too long ago running in RAID so I replaced with a 80gb Intel SSD...still haven't gotten around to installing it.
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:lol:
SSDs have their place, but so do Velociraptors. Get over it and your hard-on for SSDs. :nod:
Enjoy your holidays as well... and MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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Got 2 of the WD5000HHTZ for $80 each back on BF. So, these need to be a bit cheaper.
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This should give you an idea: http://www.techarp.com/showarticle.aspx?artno=759
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Serious question?
This is mechanical... and 'enterprise' grade storage w/5 year warranty... that SSD you mention is not.
Why isn't this as fast? It uses the same technology, just less...
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I'm not going to wade into the predictably superficial, non-technical debate over "whether a raptor is worth it" vs ssd. But I will mention that the 600GB model is also on sale, at $110 after promo...
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Again, depends on your wants & needs.
For certain purposes, the VR is better.
Why is this so hard for so many people to understand?
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Sorry, but I do GET the core of IT and tech and I still don't agree with what you're saying. VR are just in the middle of SSD(speed) and regular drives(size) and aren't the best at anything. With...
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Western Digital drives are complete garbage. Don't waste your time or money.
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The VR is the best combination of price, enterprise grade storage, speed, reliability, and warranty for some uses, like small servers that may have frequent writes.
I'm not going to spend/waste my...
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I have a mish-mash of hard drives stuffed into a variety of cases, secondary and tertiary hard drives sitting on shelves collecting dust, even some unopened hard drives scored on various...
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I don't know which amuses me more, your non sequitur "retort" or the fact you're spending the afternoon white knighting these mechanical fossils.
Tell you what, send me your address so I can have...
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Sorry, I'm not sacrificing speed for reliability(and NO hard drive is 100% reliable). All my PC's are 100% backup up using WHS and it just seems dumb to go mechanical for anything other than...
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Depends on the SSD, Intel makes SSD's that have higher MTBF and better UBER.
OCZ, not so much...
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