For small RAID arrays in video editing, the stripe size greatly impacts performance. Larger sizes (256KB–1MB) favor large video files, providing faster sequential speeds. Smaller sizes (64KB–128KB) improve responsiveness with high-res image sequences. A balanced choice around 128KB–256KB is often best for mixed workloads, helping ensure smoother editing and quicker renders.

Thunderbolt has become essential for high-speed data, displays, and power, and the arrival of Thunderbolt 5 prompts a comparison with its predecessors. While Thunderbolt 3 offered 40 Gbps, Thunderbolt 4 refined the standard. Now, Thunderbolt 5 doubles the bandwidth with dynamic allocation. Is upgrading necessary? Let's explore the key differences and see if your existing Thunderbolt 3 setup is still relevant.