Hi guys, just looking for some advice for setting up my new SSDs in Raid 0 that will be used just for gaming storage, without having to re-install my OS on my boot SSD.
My Rig:
Asus P8Z77-V LK Mobo
Intel IB i5-3570k @ 4.2GHz
Noctua DH-14 CPU Cooler
MSI 980 4G Gaming GPU
16GB GSkill 8GB x 2 1600MHz CL-10 DDR3
Windows 8.1
2 TB Seagate HDD
2 ~120GB SSDs (Intel and Crucial)
Asus Optical Drive
Asus 27" 1440p Display
I just purchased 2 Samsung EVO 250GB SSDs looking to set them up in RAID 0, I came across this link explaining how to set up a RAID post OS Installation (http://tinyurl.com/o8f7v6f). Has anyone had any experience using this or a similar method? Does anyone have input as to whether it could be a bad approach? Is there any other advice or more efficient options available?
I also have a Question about RAM (sorry wrong section). Would it be recommended to upgrade to either GSkill Trident 1600MHz CL-7 or Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133MHz CL-9 RAM for upcoming games like Witcher 3 etc...I've read that higher frequency and/or lower CL helps with Min Frames. Just with "Next-Gen" here, being at 1440p I want to get the smoothest possible experience for this game (Witcher 3) specifically, but also for future titles. Any advice as far as my RAM goes, I've read 1600MHz with CL-10 isn't that good overall, so I'm just looking for my best options. Also will my i5-3570k and motherboard handle RAM with higher voltage than 1.5V?
Any opinions or advice is greatly appreciated in advance!
Thanks Guys.
My Rig:
Asus P8Z77-V LK Mobo
Intel IB i5-3570k @ 4.2GHz
Noctua DH-14 CPU Cooler
MSI 980 4G Gaming GPU
16GB GSkill 8GB x 2 1600MHz CL-10 DDR3
Windows 8.1
2 TB Seagate HDD
2 ~120GB SSDs (Intel and Crucial)
Asus Optical Drive
Asus 27" 1440p Display
I just purchased 2 Samsung EVO 250GB SSDs looking to set them up in RAID 0, I came across this link explaining how to set up a RAID post OS Installation (http://tinyurl.com/o8f7v6f). Has anyone had any experience using this or a similar method? Does anyone have input as to whether it could be a bad approach? Is there any other advice or more efficient options available?
I also have a Question about RAM (sorry wrong section). Would it be recommended to upgrade to either GSkill Trident 1600MHz CL-7 or Corsair Vengeance Pro 2133MHz CL-9 RAM for upcoming games like Witcher 3 etc...I've read that higher frequency and/or lower CL helps with Min Frames. Just with "Next-Gen" here, being at 1440p I want to get the smoothest possible experience for this game (Witcher 3) specifically, but also for future titles. Any advice as far as my RAM goes, I've read 1600MHz with CL-10 isn't that good overall, so I'm just looking for my best options. Also will my i5-3570k and motherboard handle RAM with higher voltage than 1.5V?
Any opinions or advice is greatly appreciated in advance!
Thanks Guys.
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