by congo » Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:23 am
I think NickN's recommendation is based on optimum throughput from the HDD to FSX.
He likes to see the fast VelociRaptor there to pump out the game unhindered by other data clutter on that drive.
He implied (I think) that you would benefit from another VelociRaptor to pump out photo scenery on a dedicated scenery drive. However, if your photo scenery files are exceeding 300gb, (the VRaptors capacity), then it may be prudent - even necessary - to get a fast 1tb drive like a Samsung F3 (HD103SJ), instead of the Raptor.
There are likely faster options, but we hit a performance vs price ratio barrier if we get too excited
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congo on Sun Feb 07, 2010 4:46 am, edited 1 time in total.

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