VelociRaptor 300GB V.S. Caviar Black 640GB

[tweaker3]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136322
v.s.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136319&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Hard+Drives-_-Western+Digital-_-22136319



You get twice the storage for half the price.
Will you really notice the difference in speed?

Just want some opinions on what you guys would prefer.

Thanx

 

[jonpaul37]

hmmm..., i had, both in two seperate machines... i have to say that i do not really notice any difference other than the Raptor is a little louder... The Caviar 640 Black is a GREAT Hard Drive!!! get that before the velociraptor...

 

[cjl]

The Velociraptor is noticeably faster for hard drive limited applications (and is actually quieter than the Caviar Black - I have a pair of velociraptors and a Caviar Black 1TB, and the Caviar is noticeably louder than both velociraptors). Whether it is worth the money is up to you though - it is definitely a significant price premium.

The older Raptors are definitely not worth it though - they are only slightly faster than the Caviar, and are quite a bit louder and more power hungry. The Velociraptor was a significant improvement over the older Raptors in every way.