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Wonder if this will compatible with the Mac Pro...

 
 


GmElliott
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May 14, 2008, 12:16 AM

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Wonder if this will compatible with the Mac Pro... Can't Post
New WD "Veloci"RAPTOR drive. 10,000 rpm, 2.5" drive made to fit a 3.5" slot (w/integrated heat sync)....

http://www.wdc.com/...ucts.asp?DriveID=459

I always thought the WD Raptor drives would make an awesome boot drive but at 75 and 150 gigs, were a little short on space. This new 300 gig model might be the ticket.

Odd that they are using a 2.5" drive....goes to show you the laptop sized drives are no joke!








Glen Elliott
http://www.GmElliottVideo.com


Scott S
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May 17, 2008, 3:33 PM

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Re: [GmElliott] Wonder if this will compatible with the Mac Pro... [In reply to] Can't Post
I don't really see the need for a fast boot drive anymore.... My macpro boots in about 10 seconds... certainly not worth that premium for such a small drive... You can get almost 2 TB for the cost of that drive...

Scott


gl
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May 19, 2008, 1:56 AM

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Re: [GmElliott] Wonder if this will compatible with the Mac Pro... [In reply to] Can't Post
The old raptors worked just fine in the Macs so, I see no reason why this wouldn't.

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GmElliott
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Jul 18, 2008, 9:07 AM

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Re: [gl] Wonder if this will compatible with the Mac Pro... [In reply to] Can't Post
Update: It does NOT fit, at least without case/sled alterations. I don't know from experience, I just read this. I opted for the WD 6400 drives whch are blazing fast and super cheap @ $89 each (OEM).








Glen Elliott
http://www.GmElliottVideo.com