P Paul Ruzgal New Member Nov 5, 2024 #1 Which should I pick? 5400rpm CMR or 7200rpm SMR HDD for OBS recording? Currently cant afford ssd. thanks
Which should I pick? 5400rpm CMR or 7200rpm SMR HDD for OBS recording? Currently cant afford ssd. thanks
R rockbottom Active Member Nov 5, 2024 #2 Probably neither. If you're going to be writing to that drive, a CMR/7200 hi-po drive would be the best option. Something like a WD Black or similar. Avoid SMR (Shingled), they should only be used to archive files.
Probably neither. If you're going to be writing to that drive, a CMR/7200 hi-po drive would be the best option. Something like a WD Black or similar. Avoid SMR (Shingled), they should only be used to archive files.
