Howdy folks!
Is the 3.5" 2TB FireCuda a good drive for an OS + media storage? If so, is it worth almost double the price of a regular 7200RPM Barracuda that has a much larger cache? Yes, I know SSDs are optimal for normal computer setups, but I don't think it is practical in my case.
I came across an old desktop computer (i5 ~2nd gen, 8GB RAM, 1 SATA3/3 SATA2 ports) that I am going to repurpose as a PleX media server for my house. All of the video files are 1080p and it will only be streaming to one TV at a time, so the specs don't have to be too crazy. I don't want to spend much money on this, and I believe the limited SATA ports are best used for large storage drives of my movies + music.
Is the 3.5" 2TB FireCuda a good drive for an OS + media storage? If so, is it worth almost double the price of a regular 7200RPM Barracuda that has a much larger cache? Yes, I know SSDs are optimal for normal computer setups, but I don't think it is practical in my case.
I came across an old desktop computer (i5 ~2nd gen, 8GB RAM, 1 SATA3/3 SATA2 ports) that I am going to repurpose as a PleX media server for my house. All of the video files are 1080p and it will only be streaming to one TV at a time, so the specs don't have to be too crazy. I don't want to spend much money on this, and I believe the limited SATA ports are best used for large storage drives of my movies + music.