G genesis1949 Prominent Nov 3, 2017 35 0 530 Oct 14, 2018 #1 I want to install a 10 TB Sata hard drive, but am uncertain which one to buy, not for gaming use.
Solution kanewolf Oct 14, 2018 I don't think you will see any significant difference between the models for average usage. Go for the longest warranty with the lowest price.
I don't think you will see any significant difference between the models for average usage. Go for the longest warranty with the lowest price.
kanewolf Titan Moderator May 29, 2013 38,668 3,812 156,790 Oct 14, 2018 Solution #2 I don't think you will see any significant difference between the models for average usage. Go for the longest warranty with the lowest price. Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
I don't think you will see any significant difference between the models for average usage. Go for the longest warranty with the lowest price.
A asoroka Distinguished Apr 19, 2009 1,200 1 19,660 Oct 14, 2018 #3 Or you can get two smaller drives and stripe them if you really want better performance. Upvote 0 Downvote
USAFRet Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 179,761 22,101 184,590 Oct 14, 2018 #4 asoroka : Or you can get two smaller drives and stripe them if you really want better performance. And increase the complexity and fail potential. Large single drives are no problem. Upvote 0 Downvote
asoroka : Or you can get two smaller drives and stripe them if you really want better performance. And increase the complexity and fail potential. Large single drives are no problem.
A asoroka Distinguished Apr 19, 2009 1,200 1 19,660 Oct 14, 2018 #5 correct it is a trade off, speed vs reliability. It depends on what is important. Upvote 0 Downvote
kanewolf Titan Moderator May 29, 2013 38,668 3,812 156,790 Oct 14, 2018 #6 Performance (especially with 10TB disks) is never a priority over data integrity in my book ... Upvote 0 Downvote
USAFRet Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 179,761 22,101 184,590 Oct 14, 2018 #7 asoroka : correct it is a trade off, speed vs reliability. It depends on what is important. And the OP said nothing about speed or performance. I'm in the market for a new 10TB or larger drive. If someone suggested to me to use 2x 6TB drives in RAID 0, I'd just give them the stink eye and move on. Upvote 0 Downvote
asoroka : correct it is a trade off, speed vs reliability. It depends on what is important. And the OP said nothing about speed or performance. I'm in the market for a new 10TB or larger drive. If someone suggested to me to use 2x 6TB drives in RAID 0, I'd just give them the stink eye and move on.
USAFRet Titan Moderator Mar 16, 2013 179,761 22,101 184,590 Oct 14, 2018 #8 genesis1949 : I want to install a 10 TB Sata hard drive, but am uncertain which one to buy, not for gaming use. What will you use this for? Upvote 0 Downvote
genesis1949 : I want to install a 10 TB Sata hard drive, but am uncertain which one to buy, not for gaming use. What will you use this for?
G genesis1949 Prominent Nov 3, 2017 35 0 530 Oct 15, 2018 #9 kanewolf : I don't think you will see any significant difference between the models for average usage. Go for the longest warranty with the lowest price. Thank you Upvote 0 Downvote
kanewolf : I don't think you will see any significant difference between the models for average usage. Go for the longest warranty with the lowest price. Thank you