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No you're not screwed because those are raid0 and you were still able to boot. But should the array collapse you will learn a quick lesson of the joys of raid 0.
A "GOOD" Raid controller is not cheap. The least expensive route is to pick up a Perc 5i off of Ehay. If you are thinking about going that route, there are a few things you need to consider before you make the leap. Areca is a good brand, but are a little pricey. I've heard mixed reviews about some of the other major brands.
Don
Hmm.. maybe single drive config is the best way for me at the moment as this is my main working pc, gotta have this thing running asap.
Thanks.
*edit*
I just found this DELL PERC 5/I 8 Port SAS/SATAII Raid , 512M Cache
The SAS to SATA cable should provide connections to 'normal' sata drives right?
Ebay is the best place to pick up a Perc 5i card. That's where I got mine. Make sure you get one with a pci bracket, not the Dell Server bracket. Also get the BBU and cable with the card. Make sure it has a memory card with it too. 256 meg should be plenty. You should be able to find the card, memory, and a BBU for around $120 bux or less at times. The SFF 8484 to 4 X Sata cable can be had on the web for less than 20 bux delivered. Ah, I just noticed that it looks like you are in NZ. That may be a good price for the card for you. I recommend getting the BBU for it though as newer version of the firmware will give you an error message on boot that must be cleared if you don't have a BBU installed.
Now, some Intel based mobo's won't work with this card. If yours is affected, there is a simple fix that involves taping off a couple of pins. Very easy to do. Also, this card is designed to have a certain amount of airflow provided by the case. I just tie wrapped a fan over the heatsink on mine.
Don
Hopefully it will go without a hitchThe only issues I know of are with some Intel chipsets. But both of my Intel based Mobos worked fine with my Perc 5i. I have an Asus P5k P35 based and a Biostar P45 based Mobo and the Perc 5 worked with both of them.
Don
Nah don't worry, I'm not sure sandwiching the card between my 8800GT and the soundcard is a good idea, as you mentioned before and from other resources the IOP333 processor can get pretty hot.Nice catch on the missing slot. My P5K does have a 4X slot, and that is my Perc's home for now. A X1 slot would only run at 250 MB/sec. Fast enough to see some pretty good benefits. I am not sure if the Perc will run in a X1 slot though. If you would like, I could move mine and see if it boots up.
The issues with the Perc 5 seem to be MOBO specific, not chipset specific. The workaround is easy anyways.
Don