Fastest Boot Drive OSX

[nxfxcom]

Hello,

i went trough this article:
http://www.barefeats.com/hard112.html
and want to get the dual Veloci solution,
the questions is what kind of card is he using to set up
the raid? Any suggestions?

 

[NRose8989]

Not sure if they are using a raid card or not.

But you could get 2x velociraptors and software raid them with very little overhead because the Mac Pro is a beast.

 

[nxfxcom]

Thanks i will do that then, just want MORE speed

Not sure if they are using a raid card or not.

But you could get 2x velociraptors and software raid them with very little overhead because the Mac Pro is a beast.

 

[Bengt77]

This setup will, beyond any doubt, get you the best performance available.

(It will set you back several thousands of dollars, though...)

 

[nxfxcom]

This setup will, beyond any doubt, get you the best performance available.

(It will set you back several thousands of dollars, though...)

Lol,

yeah, dont need THAT much

 

[dr. shdw]

Lol,

yeah, dont need THAT much

Why not go SSD?

 

[Bengt77]

Indeed. No need to get 24 SSDs at once, but one fast SSD will most likely be faster than most 7200rpm, 10.000rpm and maybe even 15.000rpm drives on the market.

 

[nxfxcom]

Why not go SSD?

Because i am scared,
seriously, usually i buy something expensive and like 2 days later something bigger and better comes out!

Which onces would you suggest?


Ben

 

[Bengt77]

Usually in SSD land, higher prices mean better performance. You've been warned.

 

[nxfxcom]

So a pair of the intel ones via software raid!

 

[dr. shdw]

Because i am scared,
seriously, usually i buy something expensive and like 2 days later something bigger and better comes out!

Which onces would you suggest?


Ben

Doesn't that apply with everything computer related? lol

 

[nxfxcom]

Ok one last advice please. need to make a decision,

Dual VelociRaptors ( http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136322 ) with SoftwareRaid 0 (via Disk-Utility)

or

The Intel X25-E with the MaxConnect Kit
http://www.maxupgrades.com/istore/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&Product_ID=180

Thank you

 

[nxfxcom]

Ok here is what i ended up with:
(just placed my order)
2 x Veloci Raptors i will use in software raid for active work files/projects
2 x X25E in software raid for my boot drive!

That should kick some ass!