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Is it ok to use WD RE for data storage on regular desktop(windows 10)?

With OS installed on SSD.

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Totally. I have a RE4 as my mass storage drive.

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Is it ok to use WD RE for data storage on regular desktop(windows 10)?

With OS installed on SSD.

 

Yes, though way overkill for home use. The only exception is if you have the SAS (not SATA) version of the RE drive (I don't think you do). Keep in mind they do run fairly hot, so please put a fan blowing on it.

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-le snippy snip- Keep in mind they do run fairly hot, so please put a fan blowing on it.

This^ IIRC, my RE4 runs a little warmer than my Blue in my other machine. Higher heat output in this machine, but the drives are fairly isolated from the major zones..

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GoPro Hero 3 Silver | Netgear R7000 Nighthawk with DD-WRT | HP Officejet Pro 8610 | Canon iP110 | AudioTechnica ATR2500 USB

Downdraft cooler for mITX board (new build) | Desk mount mic stand | Pop filter | Anti-vibration mount for microphone | mITX case | 3rd monitor (matching existing 23.1" | Intel Core i7-4790K (for mITX build)

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Should I worry about TLER in non-raid setup?

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Should I worry about TLER in non-raid setup?

 

I would say no. I run several Reds as desktop drives without any issues (Non Raid). Maybe the WD Rep can comment more on that though.

 

If you don't have a RE drive / don't plan on ever doing RAID, maybe consider the WD Black?

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........maybe consider the WD Black?

Are black drives as reliable as REs?

Im looking for reliability>performance drive

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Are black drives as reliable as REs?

Im looking for reliability>performance drive

 

Ah, nope. The REs are enterprise drives after all. Well, have fun with the RE drive. I have two RE SAS 4TB drives and they run fast but hot. Make sure you use WD's Lifeguard to extended test the drive at least once to make sure you don't have a DOA drive (It happens regardless of the brand).

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Is it ok to use WD RE for data storage on regular desktop(windows 10)?

With OS installed on SSD.

 

Hey there TyH,
 
Enterprise drives can be used in regular desktops and shouldn't have any problems with it. It would be an overkill for regular home usage, but it should work just fine. The NAS/RAID features of the drive shouldn't be a problem (TLER and everything else). 
Enterprise drives are generally designed for more extensive and heavier usage compared to regular consumer drives. If you are looking for reliability and data safety I would recommend to consider a RAID array option with WD Red.
As @scottyseng suggested, checking the health of a drive more often could tell you when the drive is about to fail and to prepare you for the exchange. :)
 
Feel free to ask if you happen to have other questions :)
 
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