We set a RAID0 system with stripe sizes from 4 KB to 128 KB to answer two questions: Does RAID0 really increase disk performance? If yes, what is the best stripe size to use? Check it out.
Storage
How to Setup a RAID System
A step-by-step guide on how to setup a RAID system on your PC in order to increase your hard disk drive performance or to improve data reliability.
Robson Technology Overview
The next Centrino platform (Santa Rosa) will feature an integrated disk cache using flash memory in order to speed up disk access and also save energy, codenamed Robson. Learn how it will work.
How Perpendicular Recording Works
Everything you need to know about the new perpendicular recording hard disk drive technology.
NCQ (Native Command Queuing) and TCQ (Tagged Command Queuing) Explained
Everything you need to know about NCQ and TCQ command queuing tecnologies, which improve the hard disk drive performance.
RAID6 Advantages Over RAID0 and RAID5
Learn the reliability advantages of RAID6 over RAID0 and RAID5.
Samsung SP2504C 250 GB SATA-300 Hard Disk Drive Review
Our review of Samsung SP2504C hard disk drive, a 250 GB HDD based on SATA-300 interface with 8 MB cache, 7,200 rpm and supporting NCQ.
Cleaning Up Your Windows-Based PC
A step-by-step guide on how to clean your PC for freeing up hard disk space and improving its performance.