Any recommendations for a 10K RPM drive

[daneoni]

I'm thinking of getting a 10K RPM drive for my MP. I saw a WD one which was slightly expensive but not wallet breaking. However i wanted to ask around to find out what people are using/would recommend.

It has to be the 150GB versions though and preferrably quiet and cool. Suggestions? and thanx for the replies

 

[Veritas&Equitas]

Raptor drives pwn for the win!
- L33t H4x3r!

 

[Blackheart]

I've had a raptor drive for while now and I love it. I store the OS and applications on it, while keeping my home directory on the 7200 drive.

 

[ReanimationLP]

You're only choice is the Western Digital drives, as WD is the only company that makes a SATA drive that spins at 10K.

They are f***ing sweet drives. The 150GB drives are only availble that I've seen online.

 

[FFTT]

Raptors are THE drive to go for if you want a fast boot drive, but you may want to
consider noise specs on these drives for any audio solutions if your CPU will be in close proximity to your mics.

 

[daneoni]

So the WD is a good buy then. A friend says its cheaper and batter to do a RAID of two 7200 RPM drives instead but i'm wary this might not be good for Time Machine i.e doesnt TM require a separate drive to back up to?. This is why i'm considering using the Raptor as a primary drive and then using the stock drive as a backup.

Better yet, can you raid the Raptor with the normal stock drive?. Forgive me but im new to the whole RAID thing.

 

[PowerMike G5]

I have the 150GB Raptor as a Boot Drive and it is indeed quite fast ... I recommend it wholely ...

It is not noisey at all, but the MacPro is so dead silent, it is the part I hear the most

 

[daneoni]

Thanx, i'll order the drive first thing on monday. Thanx again.

 

[Brandhaus]

Yes, the Raptor rocks! I own the 75 gb (it was the largest out at the time) and I love it. I wish the 150 gb was out then...

 

[strydr]

I have the 150GB Raptor as a Boot Drive and it is indeed quite fast ... I recommend it wholely ...

It is not noisey at all, but the MacPro is so dead silent, it is the part I hear the most

I second (or third, or whatever) the Raptor Drive. I have a 74GB in my MP. The only caveot, it is the loudest (or least quiet) part of my MP.

 

[RichP]

L33t!!!!!11!

I have a Raptor 150 in my G5 2.7 as well, this thing is damn fast! Well worth it.

Its not all that loud.