have a look at http://postgresql.1045698.n5.nabble.com/Intel-SSDs-that-may-not-suck-td4268261.html It looks like those are "safe" to use with a db, and aren't that expensive. -- Sent via pgsql-general mailing list (pgsql-general@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx) To make changes to your subscription: http://www.postgresql.org/mailpref/pgsql-general