Greg, I always enjoy your comments as you cut through much of the BS. Thanks for the comments and suggestions. When I switched from a single raptor to RAID0, it "felt" faster, but maybe because I was anticipating increased speed. Overall, I am happy with the system's response, and was just looking for some real world comparisons of the different hard drives and adapters. Reading reviews and manufacturers claims only goes so far.
BTW, I don't think I'm retarded, just misinformed :( Jim > -----Original Message----- > From: Greg Sevart > > Overall comments: > - Same disk I/O always blows--that's why RAID0 is retarded > except for a VERY > SELECT FEW situations. > - Access time is FAR more important than sequential > throughput on a boot > volume--that is why the Raptors are so good > - The T7K250 (I have one also) has NCQ whereas the Raptor does not > - The T7K250 also has a huge advantage in aerial density > - RAID0 often slows down a boot volume. Why? As array size > grows, seeks get > slower, and seek time is the most important thing on a boot volume. > > > Greg
