Best hard drive for a media center

Cool and/or Quiet is more important: I'd run two 5400RPM drives in Raid-0 to counter the lower RPMs. That way, it should help keep the temperatures down. Why? because temperature has a bigger impact on the drive bearings, so it's more likely to wear-out/noisier sooner. (or die)

Just like stars in the sky. A star that shines twice as bright, burns half as long.

So, the green series are probably the better choice, but not for energy-saving reasons alone.

Obviously RAID-0 is risky. So get an external backup device for extra insurance.; Posted by: Custard_over_2x_Pie Posted on: 03/13/09 (Edited: 03/13/2009 @ 05:42) You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Cool and/or Quiet is more important Custard_over_2x_Pie | 03/13/09

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