What capacity drive do I need? Suitable disc drive capacity depends on the environment in which the drive will be used. The capacity estimations below can escalate depending on the number and size of program applications installed on a given system. Desktop and workstation systems usually need 80GB to 750GB of disc drive storage. A system used to surf the web and check email requires less storage capacity than a system used to create documents, web sites, or new multimedia content. You should consider your computer use in mind when choosing drive capacity. Large program applications, graphically intensive games, desktop publishing applications, and internet caching all contribute to the need for more disc drive storage. Home multimedia systems usually require more space to save music, photos and videos. These systems require large amounts of space and should consider 250GB drives or above. Audio/Video systems usually need high performance for editing content then high capacity to store finished content. 160GB to 300GB of disc drive storage usually meets the need for editing content. Storing large amounts of high quality video takes more space and may require a multiple drive storage array. Server systems usually require performance to handle the need of a large number of users and also typically require large capacities since the storage needs of several users can add up quickly. Typical email files for example are small, however, if you have 1,000 email users and are required to keep email records for an extended period of time, these small files can add up to large capacities. When considering storage keep in mind the types of applications being used, and the number and type of users being serviced by this storage.