? about which hd should i go with...

[JoeDirt]

What would be faster, A 80gig WD 7200rpm 8mb cache hd or 2 WD 40gig 7200rpm 2mb cache in raid 0? I'm debating on what i should do, buy another 40gig or just ditch them all together and go for the 80gig. Your input needed, thanks.

 

[Corporate Thug]

2 WD 40gig 7200rpm 2mb cache in raid 0

 

[Sheriff]

Originally posted by: shady06
2 WD 40gig 7200rpm 2mb cache in raid 0

 

[JoeDirt]

Even though they are only 2mb cache? Would running both drives in raid0 with the sata adapter make them faster as well?

 

[Venomous]

Single 8 meg cache drive will be just as fast...

 

[Sheriff]

The Sata adapter won't make them go any faster and only some apps would be faster in RAID0 most others would coincide with Venomous' post so I too would suggest you go that route. Pro's by going with the single drive far outweigh the RAID0.
1) 1 older 40 gig HD in RAID0 may result in a quicker Failure rate.
2) 3yr warranty with the 80 gig SE can still be had.
3) Added cost of SATA cable and Adapter for the new 40Gig HD to do RAID0
4) Very little difference in Speed and finally, if you are not familar with RAID0, you may be pulling out your Hair setting up

 

[JoeDirt]

Ok thanks guys, i found a great deal on an 80gig wd se. Think i'm going with that.