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Sounds a good hdd lets see what they really like
*NEW* 150Gb Raptors
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So OcUK only have the Sever versions in stock...? any idea when the gaming edition Raptors will be released and if there are any tests/benchmarks/comparisons done between the two different versions?
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nikebee said:
Read the review at storagereview that adwhitworth posted earlier. The Server version and the gaming version(X-Raptor) are identical in terms of performance, the only difference being that the gaming version has a clear windows in the casing, allowing you to see the internals working.
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Can't wait for this. Looking at the review, it looks like an amazing drive.
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The "Raptor-X" (WD1500AHFD) will be out around mid-February and no earlier. It is also going to carry a fairly weighty premium. The internals themselves are exactly the same and as said - the only difference is the window.
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wel dont see the point in calling it a server and gamer edition
http://www.wdraptorx.com/
Think I'll pass on the gamer version and save £30 ish. I'm really tempted by the server version though but I'm only using 40GB of my OS drive right now so it will probably be best if I go for the 74GB Raptor.
Think I'll pass on the gamer version and save £30 ish. I'm really tempted by the server version though but I'm only using 40GB of my OS drive right now so it will probably be best if I go for the 74GB Raptor.
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Final pricing has been sorted and stock is arriving tomorrow.
Price has been lowered now we know what the proper price is.
Price has been lowered now we know what the proper price is.
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Ah right... i'm sure i read the review Adwhitworth posted, unless i googled itmessiah khan said:
cheers for clearing that up anyway - looks like i'll be giving the Gaming edition a miss, no need for a see through HDD when you dont have a case window or a transparent case
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I've ordered one. I may sell my 74GB raid...or this new one....depends how it is. Bit bored of raptor raid now..might go for two cheap 40gb drives...
Problem is, Raptor single is so fast, I don't notice difference between that and RAID0 raptors... and this way I don't have to worry about failure of the RAID. Will probably RAID1 my storage drive too.
Problem is, Raptor single is so fast, I don't notice difference between that and RAID0 raptors... and this way I don't have to worry about failure of the RAID. Will probably RAID1 my storage drive too.
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http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=316737&cks=***
This site has begun pre-orders they are £210 each and they are expected to be in on the 13th January 2006
This site has begun pre-orders they are £210 each and they are expected to be in on the 13th January 2006
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They've arrived so get your orders in now! 
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Would they ship today?adwhitworth said:They've arrived so get your orders in now!
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smids said:
Providing there is nothing wrong with your payment and you get your order in early enough then yes they would.
The Halk said:
That's what credit cards are for.
adwhitworth said:Providing there is nothing wrong with your payment and you get your order in early enough then yes they would.
That's what credit cards are for.
Yep, and that's where they're going as soon as I find out how much the bonus is