Raid or 10k

[OncleJiBi]

I'm buying a new computer and I'm unsure which hard drive configuration I should choose. The main use will be video games, and I don't need a very big hard drive (I already have one to stock my documents), but I need something quick. I chose the Asus P4C800 as my motherboard, so I have access both to a raid controller and S-ATA. For about the same price I can have 2 WD 60Gb 7200 RPM with 8Mb cache, or the new 36 Gb WD Raptor, with S-ATA and 10K RPM. As I told before, space is not very important, but 120 Gb is better then 36 for sure. Will I a major improvement in access time, or should I stick with a Raid configuration. And if I choose Raid, which setup will give me the best performance for video games.

Thanks.

OncleJiBi

 

[elzt]

Video games don't rely much on HD performance. Most of times, HD access is needed only during game loading and probably saving. So you should go for the 2 WD 60GB. Or like you said, space is not very important, then get just 1 WD 60GB and save the $ for a better video card if your current one can't handle today's and upcoming games.

 

[flamethrower205]

The raptor's kinda loud, and a raid will offer faster stream if configured properly. I'd go for the raid.

Hilbert space is a big place.