[SOLVED] How can i optimize WD Purple for use in a computer?

[boozelightbeer]

I happen to have one 1tb WD Purple and the need for storage space for a new computer I'm building for general use and occasional gaming.

I know for a fact that surveillance hdds are not recommended for use in a computer.

I found out that the hdds made for storing surveillance footage are prone to data corruption since they prioritize JUST WRITTING than WRITTING CORRECTLY.

I am going to use it anyway. So i was wondering if there was a way to change that by changing the time frame limits sent by the computer to the hdd for writing and sending back the written data simultaneously. Or in any other way possible.

Thanking the people who reply in advance.

 

[velocityg4]

From WD's Forums from a member of Western Digital's Staff.
https://community.wd.com/t/wd-purple-for-desktop-use/17274/10

The drive will only use the streaming ATA commands if it receives them from the host. Desktop computers should not natively issue these types of commands so the drive should work like a normal hard drive. Some differences are that since the drive is optimized for contiguous data streams, the random read/write may not be as fast as a regular desktop drive. Also, the drive is designed for constant 24/7 operation so it will not go into a power saving mode on its own.

Based on that. It should simply work fine as a regular desktop hard drive. It sounds more like it has the capability of prioritizing writes if the computing device demands it.

 

[popatim]

Yes, they work just not great. It was older models that seemed to die an early death and it was assumed it was caused by the increased random r/w cycles that it was designed not to do. Now days it seems like they make 1 drive and the firmware determines it's function. But that's just my theory.

 

[boozelightbeer]

From WD's Forums from a member of Western Digital's Staff.
https://community.wd.com/t/wd-purple-for-desktop-use/17274/10


Based on that. It should simply work fine as a regular desktop hard drive. It sounds more like it has the capability of prioritizing writes if the computing device demands it.

That solves it. Thank you.

 

[boozelightbeer]

Yes, they work just not great. It was older models that seemed to die an early death and it was assumed it was caused by the increased random r/w cycles that it was designed not to do. Now days it seems like they make 1 drive and the firmware determines it's function. But that's just my theory.

That is interesting. I will look into it. Please let me know if you get any confirmatory evidence.
Thank you