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  1. Posts : 18,404
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #41

    For all you trying to get a better score than 3.0, If you uncheck Write Caching for you hard drive under the policy tab and clear all wei scores and re run, you should get a better score.

    Not just unchecking "Turn off Windows write cache buffer flushing on the Device.
    Uncheck Enable Write Caching on the Device

    When you're done with your WEI run, re enable write caching. You will have better performance with this checked and the only data you may lose ( in the event of a power loss) will be any immediate data writing to the HDD. IMO, an acceptable risk vs performance. It's up to you though...

    As you can see with my results in this thread
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  2. Posts : 66
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #42

    Okay, thanks swarfega! I'll have to look into this raid thing. I think this requires a reinstall of the OS if I'm not mistaken. Those SDD's are hellish expensive at the moment, and the Velociraptor's are up there too! Decisions, decisions.
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  3. Posts : 137
    7 x64 + XP Pro x86
       #43

    SSD prices are dropping fast.

    We bought a 128 GB Patriot V2 probably about 4 months ago for $450. We haven't even powered it up yet (I will this week) and now its for sale for $280 from the same place.

    We also just got a 32 GB for $80 (Its in my laptop right now) and I'm sure in a couple weeks the price will be lower once again.

    Just buy one when you really want one :). Technology prices are always fluctuating because newer technology is constantly released. Just buy when you feel the price is justified.
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  4. Posts : 66
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #44

    Okay. So what's faster: Velociraptor 10K, or Seagate 7200 in a RAID 0?
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  5. Posts : 66
    Windows 7 Home Premium 64bit
       #45

    Sorry, that is two 7200's in a RAID 0.
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  6. Posts : 137
    7 x64 + XP Pro x86
       #46

    What kind of 7200?

    7200.*

    *=unknown
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  7. Posts : 436
    Windows 7 Build 7048 x64
       #47

    wpurcell said:
    Sorry, that is two 7200's in a RAID 0.
    AGlobalThreatsK said:
    What kind of 7200?

    7200.*

    *=unknown
    I believe what wpurcell was trying to ask is "Which is faster, a WD VelociRaptor @ 10,000 rpm or two Seagate Barracudaź @ 7,200 rpm in RAID 0"

    Cheers
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  8. Posts : 137
    7 x64 + XP Pro x86
       #48

    Yes but there's several different kinds of 7200 RPM seagate barracudas. Some have 4 platters, some have 3, some are much faster than others.
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  9. Posts : 113
    windows 7 ultimate final Office 2007,27 Quad IMAC vm 7 64 bit
       #49

    I am running a 1820 Highpoint raid card with 5 37 gig 10,000 rpm WD raptor drives in a raid 5. tops out at 5.9.Pretty solid can loose 1 and still recover.
    Last edited by fireman604; 23 Feb 2009 at 21:00. Reason: clarification of drives, can only loose 1 and recover
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  10. Posts : 137
    7 x64 + XP Pro x86
       #50

    Tops out at 5.9? U know the scores go to 7.9 in Windows 7 right?
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