Description:
This Western Digital Raptor X is a 150GB, workstation class hard disk drive.
Compared to other workstation class hard drives on the market, it is midpriced at around $245.
Compared to a typical hard drive, its maximum internal data transfer rate of 102 MBps is very fast (this is the rate at which the drive actually reads data from the disk surface).
Its burst transfer rate (which is how fast the drive moves data already in its cache into your computer) is 150 MBps.
This is a 10000 rpm drive and comes with a 16MB buffer.
Pros:
Has a 16MB buffer, which is larger than some similarly priced hard drives.
This drive has a Serial-ATA controller interface -- one of the fastest technologies for data transfer.
Cons:
None noted, given available product data.
Suitability:
Suited for those who need an industrial strength storage solution. Fits in a standard 3.5" drive bay.
Value:
Overall, this hard drive has good features for the money.
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