Curious about Solid State and VelociraptorPost Date: 2009-01-16 |
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SHAFT4783
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Topic: Curious about Solid State and Velociraptor Posted: 16 Jan 2009 at 6:43pm |
I understand they're hard drives, but what makes them different from a standard HD? |
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DST4ME
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Quote Reply Posted: 16 Jan 2009 at 7:58pm |
their read, write and seek times are much faster then a standard drive. seek time is what gamers look for, that is what makes the difference to games.
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Gringo
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Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 2009 at 7:48pm |
what's the difference in seek time comparing a velocirpator with a SSD?
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DST4ME
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Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 2009 at 8:02pm |
I believe veloci is 7.1ms and SSD is something like .1ms
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Gringo
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Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 2009 at 9:09pm |
that's fast! now lets hope those prices will drop fast...
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DST4ME
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Quote Reply Posted: 19 Jan 2009 at 10:09pm |
yes it is but keep in mind we are talking milliseconds here
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