Hitachi 7K1000 vs WD Raptor

[Dave]

Hello All,

Am building a box for a friend, and I would like to reduce the
potential of bottle neck at the HD, but avoid using a Raid 0 setup.

Build Details: Q6600, Abit IP35 Pro, 2GB Corsair XMS2, Black XP, etc.

I originally thought we would do a Raptor for the OS and applications,
and a 500GB Samsung for the handling of data. But after reading a
glowing review storagereview.com (linked below), and other posts from
newegg buyers, I am considering just using a single drive, the Hitachi
Deskstar 7K1000.

http://www.storagereview.com/HDS721010KLA330.sr?page=0,0

Cost is not a huge factor for this guy, I am just trying to deliver
the best bang for the buck.

Any thoughts on this, or other HDs that I have not included here?

TIA

 

[Rod Speed]

Hello All,

Am building a box for a friend, and I would like to reduce the
potential of bottle neck at the HD, but avoid using a Raid 0 setup.

Build Details: Q6600, Abit IP35 Pro, 2GB Corsair XMS2, Black XP, etc.

I originally thought we would do a Raptor for the OS and applications,
and a 500GB Samsung for the handling of data. But after reading a
glowing review storagereview.com (linked below), and other posts from
newegg buyers, I am considering just using a single drive, the Hitachi
Deskstar 7K1000.

http://www.storagereview.com/HDS721010KLA330.sr?page=0,0

Cost is not a huge factor for this guy, I am just trying to deliver
the best bang for the buck.

Any thoughts on this, or other HDs that I have not included here?

There's bugger all in it between all the drives of the same size now.

I prefer Samsungs just because they are usually quieter.

 

[Arno Wagner]

Hello All,

Am building a box for a friend, and I would like to reduce the
potential of bottle neck at the HD, but avoid using a Raid 0 setup.

Build Details: Q6600, Abit IP35 Pro, 2GB Corsair XMS2, Black XP, etc.

I originally thought we would do a Raptor for the OS and applications,
and a 500GB Samsung for the handling of data.

That would be entirely wasted. Do it the other way round.

But after reading a
glowing review storagereview.com (linked below), and other posts from
newegg buyers, I am considering just using a single drive, the Hitachi
Deskstar 7K1000.

Cost is not a huge factor for this guy, I am just trying to deliver
the best bang for the buck.

Any thoughts on this, or other HDs that I have not included here?

What ist the application profile? Unless he has a database server or
a lot of small file accesses (or heavy swap usage), the raptor is
just a waste of money, as it does not deliver more date per time.
It just has a slightly better access time, that only has an impact
on a lot of small accesses. These typically happen on data and not
on application start.

Arno

 

[Dave]

It just has a slightly better access time, that only has an impact
on a lot of small accesses. These typically happen on data and not
on application start.

Arno

Thanks Arno,

He is just a typical home user, with no extra needs. I was looking
to better his access times, as you mentioned, but I will take note of
what you said, and stay away from the Raptor.

Someone has suggested to me the Samsung F1, and that HD looks
promising.

Thanks again

 

[Arno Wagner]

Thanks Arno,

He is just a typical home user, with no extra needs. I was looking
to better his access times, as you mentioned, but I will take note of
what you said, and stay away from the Raptor.

Someone has suggested to me the Samsung F1, and that HD looks
promising.

I have one of the current 1TB Samsungs, and several smaller
ones. Pretty good disks. The only issue is that they
have a tendency to increased vibration and if you put
two in the same case you can hear interference. Some people
(like me) are botherd by this.

If you are looking for a good, low-poer disk, the new Hitachis
"7Psomething") are a good choice.

Arno