WD at Computex 2013 Booth Tour Day 3 - Red NAS Drives, Green Efficient Drives & WD Giveaway
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It's day three of our Computex coverage powered by WD.
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The video provides a detailed booth tour from Linus Tech Tips at the Computex 2013 Western Digital booth, focusing on WD Red drives and WD Green drives. It opens with an introduction to the event, the ongoing giveaway, and the incentive to watch for prizes. The host explains why WD Red drives are optimized for NAS environments, highlighting their cool operation, 3D balancing, and vibration isolation that improve reliability in densely packed NAS enclosures. The segment transitions to a showcase of the WD Green line, noting its energy efficiency, quiet operation, and long-running track record, including the EZRX generation with improved performance. The host also discusses common misconceptions about WD Green reliability, offering context on failure rates versus market share and emphasizing manufacturing choices like lead-free materials for eco-friendliness. A prize segment follows, introducing an Elite Core HTPC system from Stagger Dynamics as a giveaway for achieving certain views, and drawing parallels between PC cases and NAS setups to illustrate heat and vibration management. The video wraps with calls to subscribe, check the description links for deals, and hints at future prize expansions and continued Computex coverage while reinforcing key takeaways about drive selection for NAS and general storage solutions. Throughout the presentation, the host emphasizes practical considerations for choosing drives based on workload, form factor, and cooling requirements, linking real-world testing to the benefits of Red and Green drives. The NAS-focused explanation includes how tight drive packing in NAS units can affect heat transfer and reliability, and how WD Red’s design addresses those challenges. Viewers are guided through a live demonstration of 3 TB WD Red capabilities in a RAID setup, and the discussion expands to the broader implications of drive choice for standalone PCs, enclosures, and gaming rigs. The segment also reinforces the value of premium support and simple, rugged setups for enthusiasts and professionals alike, tying the content back to the Computex event and the ongoing giveaway campaign.
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