is there any reason to replace this WD 10,000rpm boot drive?

dubcat · 26 Sep 2009 at 13:28

Hi - I'm upgrading my PC and don't necessarily want to jump in to SSD just yet. I am currently using a separate hard drive for OS and apps. The model is the WD740GD, and it is a 74GB, 10,000RPM, 8MB cache, 4.5ms seek, Serial ATA hard drive. Is this worth upgrading because it is going to be a bottle neck in my new i7 build or is it good enough to keep going with until SSD's come down in price and are fully tested with TRIM and such?
Cheers,
Dub.

dubcat · 26 Sep 2009 at 13:42

Thanks mate - how big is the difference? Cos if it's bearable I might just hold out for SSD. Only think about this Raptor is that it's loud.. but i can live with it.

dubcat · 26 Sep 2009 at 14:25

Sweet - thanks for the info guys. I will go ahead and re-use the raptor for OS. I will replace it with an SSD when the time is right at which point im thinking this raptor will make a nice scratch disk for video editing...
Cheers agian
Dub

dubcat · 27 Sep 2009 at 15:49

stonedmofo - thats a great idea.. ill keep my eyes open.