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<blockquote data-quote="mpadam" data-source="post: 389279" data-attributes="member: 89459"><p>I also built an HTPC with an OCZ 30GB SSD (<a href="http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/flash_drives/ocz_core_series_v2_sata_ii_2_5-ssd" target="_blank">OCZ Technology | Products | Flash Media | OCZ Core Series V2 SATA II 2.5" SSD</a>), in my case the Core series because the Vertex was impossible to get hold of.</p><p></p><p>I have it partitioned as 2 x 15GB, one partition for OS and programs (this is a dedicated HTPC), the other partition for timeshifting.</p><p></p><p>I can report that performance is great, really pleased with it. The obvious advantage for an HTPC is the totally silent operation.</p><p></p><p>In fact, I have created an almost entirely silent HTPC that also incorporates passive CPU, GPU and PSU cooling. The only source of noise is from a low-noise WD Caviar Green hard disk (640GB) that I use for TV recording / playback. My main media library is on NAS in another room, so no problems there.</p><p></p><p>Prior to buying the OCZ SSD I experimented with using Compact Flash cards using an IDE / CF adapter. The results were poor, even with the faster CF cards. I also tried using standard USB sticks for timeshifting. This also gave poor results.</p><p></p><p>Basically, I would highly recommend the general approach of a small SSD for system / timeshifting to anyone building an HTPC.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mpadam, post: 389279, member: 89459"] I also built an HTPC with an OCZ 30GB SSD ([url=http://www.ocztechnology.com/products/flash_drives/ocz_core_series_v2_sata_ii_2_5-ssd]OCZ Technology | Products | Flash Media | OCZ Core Series V2 SATA II 2.5" SSD[/url]), in my case the Core series because the Vertex was impossible to get hold of. I have it partitioned as 2 x 15GB, one partition for OS and programs (this is a dedicated HTPC), the other partition for timeshifting. I can report that performance is great, really pleased with it. The obvious advantage for an HTPC is the totally silent operation. In fact, I have created an almost entirely silent HTPC that also incorporates passive CPU, GPU and PSU cooling. The only source of noise is from a low-noise WD Caviar Green hard disk (640GB) that I use for TV recording / playback. My main media library is on NAS in another room, so no problems there. Prior to buying the OCZ SSD I experimented with using Compact Flash cards using an IDE / CF adapter. The results were poor, even with the faster CF cards. I also tried using standard USB sticks for timeshifting. This also gave poor results. Basically, I would highly recommend the general approach of a small SSD for system / timeshifting to anyone building an HTPC. [/QUOTE]
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