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Alexander Popkov
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I consider a grant application to build a computer for MP2 geometry optimization jobs. It seems SSDs with PCI Express interface are the best storage for scratch files. Any experience with them?  


On Thu Nov 26 '09 0:19am, Marek wrote
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>Hello,

>here are my experiences with ssd:
>- hdd performance is only nescessary if your ram size is to small (see ram usage during a conventional run)
>- Western Digitar Raptor = best mechanical drive (performance/price), very good durability :)
>- MTron 16GB ~ 1.5x faster than Raptor, but after 1.5 hard years of usage one of my MTrons died
>- OCZ Vertex ~ 2x faster than MTron, till its my favorite ssd :-)
>- use raid0 arrays of ssds

>Have fun!