I have a quick question about setting up a RAID-0 array between my hard drives. I currently have 1 500gb WD SATA drive, 1 300gb Seagate SATA drive and a 500gb Seagate SATA drive. I was wondering if there was anyway that I could setup a RAID-0 array between the WD and 500gb Seagate drives without having to format. After I setup the RAID would I notice a significant increase in opening files etc.?
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RAID question
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Setting up a Raid is formatting it so that it spans multiple volumes. short answer, no
Raid-0 is a questionable practice, but many seem to find it very useful
From what i have seen, BF2 players can almost swear by their Raid-0 systems.
But many will also curse them for their inherint pitfals.
dont expect to be mazmarised by speed, but heres a quick link
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=445800
Raid-0 is a questionable practice, but many seem to find it very useful
From what i have seen, BF2 players can almost swear by their Raid-0 systems.
But many will also curse them for their inherint pitfals.
dont expect to be mazmarised by speed, but heres a quick link
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=445800
Raid 0 isn't really recommended for most enthusiasts. You can if you want to, but its not the best idea.
if you do choose to do it anyway, back up all the data from the drives you want to make an array out of and then create the array. Once its created you can move the data back. Some controllers will let you cheat but there's no guarantee it will work. You could end up with the total loss of your data if things go wrong.
Forget raid, it's a waste in your case
Get a couple Raptors (WD360ADFD, WD740ADFD, or WD1500ADFD)
If you're still not satisfied with the speed the Raptors offer you, then try Raid-0.
And for all your Raid-0 bashers, do your homework kids:
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=445800
Get a couple Raptors (WD360ADFD, WD740ADFD, or WD1500ADFD)
If you're still not satisfied with the speed the Raptors offer you, then try Raid-0.
And for all your Raid-0 bashers, do your homework kids:
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=445800
IntelOwnz said:Forget raid, it's a waste in your case
Get a couple Raptors (WD360ADFD, WD740ADFD, or WD1500ADFD)
If you're still not satisfied with the speed the Raptors offer you, then try Raid-0.
And for all your Raid-0 bashers, do your homework kids:
http://www.ocforums.com/showthread.php?t=445800
I've read the thread and I'm not disputing the speed results. Its the reliability that kills raid 0 on the desktop for me. Check the link I posted...
Also, the 36g raptors are slower than most anything out today, the 74g raptors aren't even faster than the OP's 500g drives. Technology progresses. If you want the fastest desktop drive there is no substitute for the 150.
dekard said:I've read the thread and I'm not disputing the speed results. Its the reliability that kills raid 0 on the desktop for me. Check the link I posted...
Also, the 36g raptors are slower than most anything out today, the 74g raptors aren't even faster than the OP's 500g drives. Technology progresses. If you want the fastest desktop drive there is no substitute for the 150.
I think you are confusing the old 36gb's with the new ones. The 36GB is up to par with it's larger brothers, in fact the 74GB was a little bit faster then the 150 in most tests.
Raid-0 does increase the chance of data lose, but it does not increase the chance of drive failure.
If you had all your data on one drive and the drive goes, your data is gone.
If you had R-0 and one hard drive dies, your data is gone.
So yes, it does in fact double the chance of data lose, but that is only if a drive fails on you. Drives do go bad eventually, sure, but some people here act like, as soon as you R-0 your drives are going to crash....
Anyone who stores anything important on a R-0 array is a moron, anyone who does not R-0, but does various tasks like photo/video editing, gaming, etc. or anyone that needs blistering speeds, is a also moron.
Moral of the story...Use Raid-0 carefully, do not use it to double your storage, if you need more storage, buy a larger Hard Drive, but if you need the fastest of the fast, then Raid-0
And either way, buy a Raptor, the one that suits your storage needs best. Then buy a 500GB drive or whatever as a storage drive.