hard drive question

[Smithyoffline]

How fast does it take to install windows xp pro on a 36gig raptor drive compared to 7200rpm drive? (using a pentium based system, like a 2.8CGHZ)

Which one is faster for performance in loading? Either the 2x 120 gig 7200rpm in raid0 OR 1x raptor and 1x 7200rpm?

 

[airfoil]

The RAID config will be faster, but then that depends on what you're doing. Besides quicker boot up time and improved performance with larger files, the Raptor will have the upper hand because of access times on the RAID setup.

 

[Smithyoffline]

how would you setup the raptor with the 120gb hdd? what does quicker access time do.. which is better for gaming and video editing, which is the best setup?