WD Raptor SATA

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Name: Tbird4point6LX97
Date: January 9, 2004 at 22:06:21 Pacific
Subject: WD Raptor SATA
OS: xp pro
CPU/Ram: 2500+ / 512 DDR400

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i just recieved this hard drive today and i was wondering if anyone else has one...it took an extra bit of work to get windows installed, but so far so good...it's very responsive and fast
windows ME install 14 min 41 sec
windows xp install 25 min 30 sec
check disk about 13 min
defrag next on the list

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Response Number 1

Name: MrNiceGuy (by vng2k)
Date: January 9, 2004 at 22:53:27 Pacific
Subject: WD Raptor SATA

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Hi
I also ordered one and it is on the way. I wonder you can use only the legacy power connector or you have to connect the power through the Serial power connector.
Thank

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Response Number 2

Name: MrNiceGuy (by vng2k)
Date: January 9, 2004 at 22:55:01 Pacific
Subject: WD Raptor SATA

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Also how difference in performance compare to the ATA133 7200rpm.
Thank

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Response Number 3

Name: Tbird4point6LX97
Date: January 9, 2004 at 23:15:38 Pacific
Subject: WD Raptor SATA

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my usual defrag after a fresh install of windows and after a wide range of software installed takes quite awhile...i just did a defrag and it was done in 5 freekin minutes...it was never that fast,especially with xp
when i open up windows explorer and open different folders, it's damn fast...you can tell the difference right away...
previous HD
maxtor 40 gig, 7200 rpm, 2 meg buffer, ata133
36 gig WD Raptor, 10,000 rpm, 8 meg buffer, sata150

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Response Number 4

Name: MrNiceGuy (by vng2k)
Date: January 9, 2004 at 23:52:17 Pacific
Subject: WD Raptor SATA

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What about the power connection?

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Response Number 5

Name: Tony Seiler
Date: January 10, 2004 at 03:38:18 Pacific
Subject: WD Raptor SATA

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You'll have to use a power adapter that attaches to the molex connector of the power supply.

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Response Number 6

Name: Tbird4point6LX97
Date: January 10, 2004 at 06:20:22 Pacific
Subject: WD Raptor SATA

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i'm sorry...
you can use standard 4 pin molex, you have both options to use that and a serial power connector

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Response Number 7

Name: MrNiceGuy (by vng2k)
Date: January 10, 2004 at 08:57:33 Pacific
Subject: WD Raptor SATA

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Thank
So Normally there are 2 SATA Raid on the board (Raid0 and Raid1). You could use either one or have to start from Raid0. (I am saying if you only use one Drive only)?
Thank

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