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07-14-02, 03:41 PM
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hard disk: volume and speed?
Is there any down side of a hard disk with:
1. larger volume?
2. higher speed(rpm)?
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07-14-02, 05:07 PM
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Just the price maybe. Also faster (rpm) drives tend to have a slightly higher failure rate, depending on the manufacturer.
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07-14-02, 10:52 PM
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Also take note that if you are getting SCSI...like 15,000 RPM...it will get very hot....May want to consider a hard drive fan.
Otherwise don't go lower than 7,200 RPM. Other than that, Dan has said what needs to be said.
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07-15-02, 12:44 AM
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SLTrout
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SCSI is too pricey for me anyway... I will be happy when I can grab 2 of those 100GB WD Special Editions with the 8mb cache for my raid... I will (hopefully) be putting SCSI's to shame.
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07-15-02, 02:44 PM
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There's an interesting article at cnet about hard drives. It might be worth a read. Behind the numbers |
07-16-02, 09:13 PM
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I've got an Generic 30GB 5400RPM HD, and its fine for me....
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