I’m looking for hard drive configuration advice for a new computer I am building. My main objective is fast and efficient processing for PhotoShop CS2 and Nikon Capture NX. I process a large number of high resolution RAW image files at a time and just spend too much time waiting around as the computer churns away processing the hundreds or even thousands of images I may need to edit after shooting an event. I’ll typically run a batch process that applies various adjustments, resizing, and file format conversion.
Photoshop is most efficient when the application and the scratch disk are on separate drives.
My storage needs add up fast and some redundancy wouldn’t hurt although I could store more images on CD or DVD.
Option 1: 2 ea. Raptor 150 10k in Raid 0 for OS and applications.
3 ea. WD3200YS 320GB 7K 16M SATA 3.0G in Raid 5 for scratch disk and storage.
Intel tech assures me the 975XBX2 can support the onboard Raid control. With the C2E CPU will I be alright? If not, is there a compatible Hardware controller?
Option 2: 1 ea. Raptor for OS and Programs.
1 ea. Raptor for scratch and short term storage.
3 ea. WD3200YS 320GB 7K 16M SATA 3.0G in Raid 5 for storage.
975XBX2 onboard Raid control?
Option 3 (No Raid): 1 ea. Raptor for OS and Programs.
1 ea. Raptor for scratch and short term storage.
2 or 3 ea. WD3200YS 320GB 7K 16M SATA 3.0G for storage.
Any thoughts? Has anyone tested raid 5 on the BX2? I may find the processing speed sufficient with the new rig and won’t need to configure Raid at all.
Thanks in advance.
1 ea. CPU INTEL|C2E X6800 2.93G 775 4M R
1 ea. Intel BOXD975XBX2KR 975X Motherboard
2 ea. CORSAIR XMS2 DOMINATOR 2GB ((2 x 1GB) x 2)
1 ea. PSU CORSAIR|HX620W RT –
1 ea. CASE LIANLI|PC-S80 BKl
1 ea. CPU FAN | ZALMAN CNPS 9500 LED - Retail
2 ea. HD 150G|WD 10K 16M SATA WD1500ADFD - OEM
3 ea. Cav WD3200YS 320GB 7K 16M SATA 3.0G - OEM
1 ea. CD-ROM LITEON|LTN-52S1S-05 SATA BK% - OEM
1 ea. DVD_BURN PLEXTOR|PX-755SA BK R - Retail
1 ea. MULTI-SLOT CARD READER XM-28U BLACK - Retail
1 ea. MS Windows XP Pro SP2b 1pk w/Upgrade Coupon for Vista
Photoshop is most efficient when the application and the scratch disk are on separate drives.
My storage needs add up fast and some redundancy wouldn’t hurt although I could store more images on CD or DVD.
Option 1: 2 ea. Raptor 150 10k in Raid 0 for OS and applications.
3 ea. WD3200YS 320GB 7K 16M SATA 3.0G in Raid 5 for scratch disk and storage.
Intel tech assures me the 975XBX2 can support the onboard Raid control. With the C2E CPU will I be alright? If not, is there a compatible Hardware controller?
Option 2: 1 ea. Raptor for OS and Programs.
1 ea. Raptor for scratch and short term storage.
3 ea. WD3200YS 320GB 7K 16M SATA 3.0G in Raid 5 for storage.
975XBX2 onboard Raid control?
Option 3 (No Raid): 1 ea. Raptor for OS and Programs.
1 ea. Raptor for scratch and short term storage.
2 or 3 ea. WD3200YS 320GB 7K 16M SATA 3.0G for storage.
Any thoughts? Has anyone tested raid 5 on the BX2? I may find the processing speed sufficient with the new rig and won’t need to configure Raid at all.
Thanks in advance.
1 ea. CPU INTEL|C2E X6800 2.93G 775 4M R
1 ea. Intel BOXD975XBX2KR 975X Motherboard
2 ea. CORSAIR XMS2 DOMINATOR 2GB ((2 x 1GB) x 2)
1 ea. PSU CORSAIR|HX620W RT –
1 ea. CASE LIANLI|PC-S80 BKl
1 ea. CPU FAN | ZALMAN CNPS 9500 LED - Retail
2 ea. HD 150G|WD 10K 16M SATA WD1500ADFD - OEM
3 ea. Cav WD3200YS 320GB 7K 16M SATA 3.0G - OEM
1 ea. CD-ROM LITEON|LTN-52S1S-05 SATA BK% - OEM
1 ea. DVD_BURN PLEXTOR|PX-755SA BK R - Retail
1 ea. MULTI-SLOT CARD READER XM-28U BLACK - Retail
1 ea. MS Windows XP Pro SP2b 1pk w/Upgrade Coupon for Vista