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Thread: WD Raptor 74GB 16MB vs 8MB Cache

  1. 06-11-2006, 06:39 PM #1
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    WD Raptor 74GB 16MB vs 8MB Cache

    I have one already, and want to purchase a second for RAID 0, but noticed on newegg they have a 74GB with 16MB cache and NCQ! Now I'm thinking to get two of those instead?! I assume the 16MB out performs the 8MB, but how does it compare to the new 150GB Raptors? The specs are basically identical minus the size of the drive, so...can I save $100+ and get basically the same performance as the 150GB drives? Anyone have a link to a performance review?
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  2. 06-11-2006, 07:25 PM #2
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    I have been reading that the new versions of the smaller 74gb and 36gb are theoretically a touch faster than the 150gb version. I'll search for the thread I was reading... I think it was on ocforums.com
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  3. 06-11-2006, 08:34 PM #3
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    I found this review. pretty impressive.
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    ive been wondering when this would be coming out, now i can plan on getting this instead of the expensive 150gig version.
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  5. 06-12-2006, 08:16 AM #5
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    This 74gb ADFD will feplace my FLC0. Thanks for the link douirc.
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  6. 06-18-2006, 12:36 PM #6
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    I like the 74GB/16MB alot. I think they are worth more in a pair than buying 1 150GB version. I believe newegg has them on sale for like 140 after rebate. Here are my results in raid0 with them.

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  8. 09-26-2007, 06:06 PM #8
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