How can I benchmark my HDDs?

[FallOutBoyTonto]

I just got my 2x WD Raptors, now they are setup in RAID 0 array. I finished installing everything into that array and now I want to see how fast it is. I've already tried PC Mark but I'd like to run a few more tests. What other benchmark programs are there for testing HDD performance?

<A HREF="http://www.anandtech.com/mysystemrig.html?id=24106" target="_new"> My System Rig</A>
<A HREF="http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=535386" target="_new"> 3DMark03</A>

 

[david__t]

Sandra, PC Wizard, Norton Utils should do you for starters.

4.77MHz to 4.0GHz in 10 years. Imagine the space year 2020

 

[smitbret]

Don't bother with Sandra, it won't give you accurate readings. Can't speak for the other two that were mentioned, Most HDD benchmarking programs (HD Tach is another) won't give accurate RAID 0 readings. The only one I've found that will is Win Bench 99.
-Brett

 

[marneus]

try looking for HDtach...

Trust me I know what I'm doing... ooops, grab the cat...

 

[smitbret]

HD Tach won't work on a RAID setup.
-Brett