PGR
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System Name | As-Built |
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Processor | Q9550 (SLB8V-E0) |
Motherboard | ASUS P5E64 WS Evolution |
Cooling | Zalman CNPS9500A |
Memory | Corsair TW3X4G1600C9DHX (2x 2GB) |
Video Card(s) | MSI R4850 512M (MS-V803-252) |
Storage | 1x 150GB, 2x 300GB WD SATA VelociRaptors |
Display(s) | Samsung T220 22" LCD |
Case | Antec P180 |
Audio Device(s) | ADI 1988B 8-channel HD Audio on mobo |
Power Supply | Antec Signature 650 |
Software | Windows Vista Ultimate x64 |
Hi everybody:
WD only lists the 150GB VelociRaptor in a backplate-ready version. The 300GB is apparently available in both backplate-ready and standard versions.
What, exactly, does backplate-ready mean? Can backplate-ready drives be installed in a conventional manner too? Is there any advantage or disadvantage to using a backplate-ready drive instead of a conventional one?
These are questions I can't seem to find answers to, but I'll bet someone in this forum knows.
Pete
WD only lists the 150GB VelociRaptor in a backplate-ready version. The 300GB is apparently available in both backplate-ready and standard versions.
What, exactly, does backplate-ready mean? Can backplate-ready drives be installed in a conventional manner too? Is there any advantage or disadvantage to using a backplate-ready drive instead of a conventional one?
These are questions I can't seem to find answers to, but I'll bet someone in this forum knows.
Pete