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Drayu
03-23-2006, 09:09 AM
http://www.zipzoomfly.com/jsp/ProductDetail.jsp?ProductCode=101220-12

http://www.compusa.com/products/product_info.asp?product_code=305076&pfp=SEARCH


is the extra 8mb cache really worth it? Is the SATA II really worth it? Hmm...
Bonez
03-23-2006, 10:42 AM
yes the extra cache and SATA2 is worth it.

300mbps VS 150mbps
Multiplex
03-23-2006, 10:51 AM
I just installed 3x SATA 300 HDDs into my newly converted file server. They are running RaidZ under ZFS (on Open Solaris). I noticed a huge difference from my former SATA 150 setup.

I got the 8mb cache but to be honest with you I haven't really noticed the difference there. I'm sure there is one and maybe I'm just not seeing it...
Bonez
03-23-2006, 10:59 AM
raidZ = JBOD :P
Multiplex
03-23-2006, 11:10 AM
raidZ = JBOD :P

RaidZ = Raid5 but smarter/faster/more scaleable

I'm using a promise raid controller and 3x 320gb drives. This allows me 640gb of storage and allows any one of the three disks to fail. This would make it not JBOD and more like I dunno... a RAID.

This is the best solution for a non-corporate/smaller/personal use RAID setup IMO.

Also, I <3 ZFS. It is the greatest/nerdiest thing ever invented.

Why the hate? :hehehe:
Drayu
03-23-2006, 11:35 AM
ok, well looking at the price of the two:

$60 x 2= $120
$94 x 2= $188

for a $68 difference! That is a lot of cash....will I really utilize the extra benefits of the SATA II as a gamer? Maybe as a video editor yes, but is the $68 worth it in the end......hmmmm.
wihadmin
03-23-2006, 11:59 AM
Why do you have to buy 2 drives? Are you going to RAID Drayu?
Drayu
03-23-2006, 12:02 PM
BUT OF COURSE I AM GOING RAID!!!!! RAID 0 that is!
GorroXXII
03-23-2006, 12:31 PM
ok, well looking at the price of the two:

$60 x 2= $120
$94 x 2= $188

for a $68 difference! That is a lot of cash....will I really utilize the extra benefits of the SATA II as a gamer? Maybe as a video editor yes, but is the $68 worth it in the end......hmmmm.

Stop eating for a week chunky... that isnt that bad... now you have my interests perked ... jerky... spend the extra cash now... I'd say go for it, but that is me.
Drayu
03-23-2006, 01:54 PM
Well, after some additional research, I will agree....best bet is the SATA II drives from WD.....but...are they backwards compatible to SATA I? My current board, which I plan to upgrade is SATA I, so if I don't upgrade the board soon....I would use these drives....or I coud just wait too.
Thrasher_Z
03-23-2006, 02:12 PM
Not only is the WD better on specs but they have a higher credibility with me. Although Maxtor is supposed to have knuckled down on their quality over the past couple of years I still can't get myself to buy one after the failures I've seen on OEMs that were 2-3 years old.

I am actually about to get the 320gig v. of that WD drive.

An intresting note on reliability though is that the SATA150s have a five year warranty and the 3Gb/s drives only have a three. Hmmm? :-?

BTW cheap skate the initial cost on that Maxtor is $139.99 and we all are probably familar with the promptness of rebate cash. :yuck:

:thumbsup:
Buckski
03-24-2006, 11:52 AM
As for Maxtor--if you can afford it, get the Maxline III drives. They have better specs and warranties and the prices are coming down. I currently use 4 in 2 x RAID 0 as I could care less about retrieveing failed data. They contain my CD and Movie collections which I can reinstall if needed. Be sure and get the set-up you want (whichever drives one prefers and reduncancy as one wants (0, 1, 5, Z or combo) Sometimes it may just cost a little bit more than one wants to spend. :thumbsup:
sir_digalot
03-24-2006, 02:47 PM
raid 5 you need minimum of 3 drives, of which you baiscally lose one for parity and recovery