This is somewhat a continuation from this thread:
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1258805
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After learning quite a bit from my previous thread, I've concluded that I'd save my 1 TB drive as an External Backup, as well as my 4 x 250gb SATA Drives in a RAID-5 array. Having these questions out of the way, I've decided to move on towards the primary drive of my latest (and hopefully) final build. (I'm also interested in an 8-Core Server/Workstation Motherboard.)
So, I have a few discounts towards Dell Small Business Accessories and am interested in the following 2 choices to serve as my Primary Drive:
DELL OEM 300GB (15,000 RPM) SAS (Serial-Attached SCSI) Drive
*I'm aware that a SCSI/SAS Controller Card is necessary to operate this drive
2 DELL OEM 160GB Raptors (10,000RPM) SATA Drive ~ WD1600ADFD in RAID-0
*I'm aware that RAID-0 is not-recommended and is the most unreliable RAID-array configuration
There aren't much Technical Specifications on the Dell website (like cache, and transfer speeds, etc). They supply some really general information like: "Device Type: Hard Drive, Interface: SAS or SATA, Type: Internal, Capacity: 300gb or 160gb Spindle Speed: 15000 RPM or 10000RPM"
Purposes:
Looking for Performance and Speed to go along with faster Rendering times (I understand this also strongly reflects on Processor and Graphics Card)
So, I'm interested in your thoughts and opinions about this situation/scenario, and what would be best recommended for the above criteria. Again, this is specifically for a Primary Drive, not a Secondary or any backup at all. Simply, the contents within would be for the Operating System and Applications.
Thanks for your time, I look forward to your replies.
http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1258805
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After learning quite a bit from my previous thread, I've concluded that I'd save my 1 TB drive as an External Backup, as well as my 4 x 250gb SATA Drives in a RAID-5 array. Having these questions out of the way, I've decided to move on towards the primary drive of my latest (and hopefully) final build. (I'm also interested in an 8-Core Server/Workstation Motherboard.)
So, I have a few discounts towards Dell Small Business Accessories and am interested in the following 2 choices to serve as my Primary Drive:
DELL OEM 300GB (15,000 RPM) SAS (Serial-Attached SCSI) Drive
*I'm aware that a SCSI/SAS Controller Card is necessary to operate this drive
2 DELL OEM 160GB Raptors (10,000RPM) SATA Drive ~ WD1600ADFD in RAID-0
*I'm aware that RAID-0 is not-recommended and is the most unreliable RAID-array configuration
There aren't much Technical Specifications on the Dell website (like cache, and transfer speeds, etc). They supply some really general information like: "Device Type: Hard Drive, Interface: SAS or SATA, Type: Internal, Capacity: 300gb or 160gb Spindle Speed: 15000 RPM or 10000RPM"
Purposes:
Looking for Performance and Speed to go along with faster Rendering times (I understand this also strongly reflects on Processor and Graphics Card)
Previous Thread said:This is kind of a side note, but in case it plays a significant factor, I primarily look forward to using either of these (or both) drives to have a good/fast/secure scratch disk. I'm constantly busied by assigned graphic design work load and use such applications as Adobe Flash, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, I also undertake a lot of Video Production work in my freelance hours as well. I strongly feel both needs a good scratch disk whether or not I choose to have an external or primary in the end.
*Applications I work with: Adobe Flash, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Final Cut Suite, Safari, Opera, Firefox, IE (cause I have to), Fetch, CuteFTP, Occasionaly ProTools, I don't play Video Games.
So, I'm interested in your thoughts and opinions about this situation/scenario, and what would be best recommended for the above criteria. Again, this is specifically for a Primary Drive, not a Secondary or any backup at all. Simply, the contents within would be for the Operating System and Applications.
Thanks for your time, I look forward to your replies.