Advice Needed on Integrating SAS 12Gbps Drives with My ASUS ROG Setup

[jackhicks121]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently working on upgrading my gaming rig, and I'm considering adding some high-speed storage for better performance, especially when dealing with large game files and modding. I've been looking into SAS 12Gbps hard drives and found some interesting options over at Internet .

I know SAS drives are typically used in enterprise setups, but I'm curious if anyone here has experience using them in a gaming PC? My questions are:

1. Compatibility: Can these SAS 12Gbps drives be easily integrated into a typical ASUS ROG gaming setup, or would I need specific adapters/controllers?
2. Performance: How do they compare in terms of speed and reliability with SATA SSDs or NVMe drives for gaming purposes?
3. Cooling: Given their enterprise nature, do these drives generate more heat, and if so, how do you manage it in a gaming case?
4. Overall Experience: Has anyone here made a similar upgrade? I'd love to hear your thoughts on whether it's worth the investment.

Looking forward to your insights!

Thanks in advance!

[frelancesage]

SAS 12Gbps drives can be a beast for large files and heavy workloads, jackhicks121. If you deal with a lot of modding, they might be worth considering.

Just keep in mind a few things:

• You'll definitely need a SAS controller, which can add some cost.
• Cooling might be a factor, depending on your case airflow.

For pure gaming performance, a good NVMe might be a more cost-effective option. But hey, if you're up for the challenge, SAS could be a cool experiment.

[Shani43e]

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[Merent]

I’ve messed around with SAS drives in my gaming rig before. You’ll need a SAS controller card since most gaming motherboards don’t support them directly. As for speed, SAS drives are quick, but NVMe SSDs usually give you better performance for gaming. Also, SAS drives can run hotter, so make sure your case has decent airflow to keep things cool.

For gaming, I’d personally go with NVMe SSDs for the best experience. SAS drives are awesome for heavy-duty storage tasks but might be a bit much just for gaming.