Introducing the WD VelociRaptor

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(http://www.tcmagazine.com) The new high-end desktop drive comes in a 2.5-inch form factor
but it is enclosed in a 3.5-inch IcePack which acts as a heatsink for
the drive and also enables it to be installed in standard HDD bays.
Boasting 16MB of buffer, the 300GB VelociRaptor has a SATA 3.0 Gbps
interface, a MTBF (mean time before failure) of 1.4 million hours and
offers a sustained data rate of up to 120 MB/s. 

Said to have a maximum noise output of 36dBA, the VelociRaptor is set
to have a 5 year warranty and a price tag which is set to be around $300

http://wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=459

Edited by skyR - 21 Apr 2008 at 2:55pm

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skyR Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Digital Storm Apprentice Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Online Status: Offline Posts: 2220	Quote Reply Topic: Introducing the WD VelociRaptor Posted: 21 Apr 2008 at 2:55pm
	(http://www.tcmagazine.com) The new high-end desktop drive comes in a 2.5-inch form factor but it is enclosed in a 3.5-inch IcePack which acts as a heatsink for the drive and also enables it to be installed in standard HDD bays. Boasting 16MB of buffer, the 300GB VelociRaptor has a SATA 3.0 Gbps interface, a MTBF (mean time before failure) of 1.4 million hours and offers a sustained data rate of up to 120 MB/s. Said to have a maximum noise output of 36dBA, the VelociRaptor is set to have a 5 year warranty and a price tag which is set to be around $300 http://wdc.com/en/products/products.asp?driveid=459 Edited by skyR - 21 Apr 2008 at 2:55pm
	The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star.

SunfighterLC Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List DS Veteran Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1527	Quote Reply Posted: 21 Apr 2008 at 3:05pm
	Should hit normal retail around mid may, that about the same time DS will start offering it in their builds? That thing looks pretty sweet. It actually makes it almost worth it to get a performance Hard Drive..lol. Kinda intresting heat sink on it.
	E8500@ 4.03Ghz XFX 790i Ultra 1000W Corsair HX 2 280 GTX EVGA FTW 4GB OCZ Reaper 1800Mhz 250-80-300GB VR HD Logitech Z-2300 2.1 Speakers Asus Xonar 7.1 Hanns-G HG 281D 28" HDMI Monitor

Tyler Lowe Members Profile Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 May 2008 Online Status: Offline Posts: 0	Quote Reply Posted: 21 Apr 2008 at 11:10pm
	Wonder how long before it's all solid state in the high performance market.

Introducing the WD VelociRaptor

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