WD 74GB raptor ??? [Archive] - Overclockers Forums

stevieb92

04-05-04, 02:35 PM

Is there a difference between the first released wd 74gb raptors and the new ones? Have there been any changes? How would I know if I have a new version or an old one? Is there a part number change? I am loking at one on ebay and curious if I will get the latest one and how to know for sure.
Thanks

Awperator

04-07-04, 09:53 AM

To my knowledge I dont think that there are different versions, or generations of the raptor 74gb drive. Could be wrong though.

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jlin453

04-07-04, 10:41 AM

There's only the first generation 36gb raptors and the second generation 74gb raptors, nothing else.

wquiles

04-07-04, 12:53 PM

and reports show that the latest 74gb raptors are AWESOME in performance, rivaling many SCSI drives, and achieving this at a lower cost point while being quieter !!!

stevieb92

04-07-04, 01:14 PM

Sounds great!!! Picked mine up from newegg plus have a rebate form from WD. Great deal.

Thanks guys. :)

Awperator

04-08-04, 10:53 AM

I picked one up too, but I think my old Raided 36gb raptors did as well if not better. Install time for xp pro was longer with the single 74gb too. I will keep using it though to see. Will probably hook up the old drives and do some benchies this weekend. HDtach and ATTO, any others?

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