Cheap SATA RAID5

[ShockValue]

I'm looking at building a storage server. I've decided on 4x750GB drives for now, but am still on the search for a cheap RAID5/SATA capable card that won't cost me $500..

Anyone point me to a card that has the following and won't break the bank?

8xSATA Support
OCE (use 4 ports now, expand on the fly when neccesary)
Doesn't need to do XOR, this server will sit there with an idle 2.8Ghz proc.

TIA

 

[GJSNeptune]

I'd PM Ockie.

 

[capreppy]

I wouldn't mind if Ockie poked in here and gave an answer. I'm looking for something very similar

The cheapest (and reliable) I've found is the areca ARC-1220 for 434.99. If there is a cheaper and reliable solution, I'd love to hear about it

 

[unhappy_mage]

Highpoint 2000 or 3000 series. Your choice.