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   I am upgrading my computer.  See my signature for the system components at this point.  I have a FirePro V4800, Antec TruePerformer TP-750, and CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus shipping to me at this time.  With this new system, I am now thinking of upgrading my older WD 200GB 7200rpm 8mb drive that i use for OS and applications.  I will still keep my WD 1TB for storage of CAD files and materials, etc.
I have read alot about the SSD and their unbelievable read speed.  However, they are not so fast in the write catagory.  The WD Velociraptor 10,000 rpm is a well-known solid contender for the OS drive.  So can anyone shed some light on the better drive to use with CAD programs?  I do 2D drafting & 3D modeling with Autocad Architecture 2011 and just starting to use Revit Architecture 2011.
If the SSD is the better drive to go with (which is what I am leaning towards), should I be looking for a drive that is good at both read/write rather than a record setting read time? 

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jimiz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02.Feb.2008 Location: United States Using: Autocad Architecture 2011, Revit Architecture 2011 Status: Offline Points: 6	Topic: Is SSD a better investment than the Velociraptor? Posted: 13.Oct.2010 at 04:41
	I am upgrading my computer. See my signature for the system components at this point. I have a FirePro V4800, Antec TruePerformer TP-750, and CoolerMaster Hyper 212 Plus shipping to me at this time. With this new system, I am now thinking of upgrading my older WD 200GB 7200rpm 8mb drive that i use for OS and applications. I will still keep my WD 1TB for storage of CAD files and materials, etc. I have read alot about the SSD and their unbelievable read speed. However, they are not so fast in the write catagory. The WD Velociraptor 10,000 rpm is a well-known solid contender for the OS drive. So can anyone shed some light on the better drive to use with CAD programs? I do 2D drafting & 3D modeling with Autocad Architecture 2011 and just starting to use Revit Architecture 2011. If the SSD is the better drive to go with (which is what I am leaning towards), should I be looking for a drive that is good at both read/write rather than a record setting read time?
	Jimi Witt JW Designs CPU-AMD Phenom II X6 1055T MB-Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H RAM-G.Skill RipJaws 16GB DDR3-1333 GC-EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 640MB CASE-Apevia PSU-Ultra Xconnect 500W

JohnMathew Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 27.Oct.2010 Using: JohnMathew Status: Offline Points: 1	Posted: 27.Oct.2010 at 07:51
	Yes, SSD is a better investment. Penny Stocks Edited by JohnMathew - 29.Oct.2010 at 12:48

jimiz Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02.Feb.2008 Location: United States Using: Autocad Architecture 2011, Revit Architecture 2011 Status: Offline Points: 6	Posted: 27.Oct.2010 at 08:24
	You are right. I got a OCZ Vertex 2 drive and am so happy with it. Amazingly fast.
	Jimi Witt JW Designs CPU-AMD Phenom II X6 1055T MB-Gigabyte 890GPA-UD3H RAM-G.Skill RipJaws 16GB DDR3-1333 GC-EVGA GeForce 8800GTS 640MB CASE-Apevia PSU-Ultra Xconnect 500W

frankwills34 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01.Nov.2010 Location: India Using: autoCAD2007 Status: Offline Points: 1	Posted: 01.Nov.2010 at 20:30
	inveatmet is a good thinking

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