Raid 0

mrapoc · #1 19-02-07, 04:09 PM

Ok, i need more space tbh

And i decided Raid 0 would give me this plus a bit of a speed boost

Do I need two of the same HDDs? Obviously the same make but I mean size/model/cache etc.

I have a Seagate 7200.10 ST3200820AS 200gb currently £50 on specialtech.

Also would i need a fresh install etc. to get a nice workspace or would it just be a case of windows detected more hdd space

Cheers, from the neighbourhood n00b

Ham · #2 19-02-07, 04:14 PM

Id go for exactly the same drive and a fresh install.

WC Annihilus · #3 19-02-07, 05:17 PM

They don't have to be the same, but I would recommend it

mrapoc · #4 19-02-07, 06:06 PM

OK - maybe i'll consider it closer to when I want vista, ive still got 20gb left but heh, unless i can borrow an external off some1

jackvdbuk · #5 19-02-07, 06:38 PM

just remember when one drive goes they BOTH go... is it really worth risking that?

FragTek · #6 19-02-07, 07:11 PM

Yup, I've lost all my data once on a RAID 0 setup, I suggest RAID 0+1 but that requires a minimum of 4 disks.

jackvdbuk · #7 19-02-07, 08:08 PM

theres also raid 3 and 5 to consider, tho they slow down ya pc a bit due to constant parity writing, i suppose it saves you a disc? and can easily be re-built when a drive does eventually go.

thats my take on it, if anyone does have raid 3 or 5, please do tell the truth

Mullet · #8 19-02-07, 08:14 PM

how about 2 smallish drives setup as RAID 0 then 2 larger capacity drives set up as RAID 1....or just go for RAID 3 or RAID 5 which requires a minimum of 3 drives....has fault tolerance and speed benefits of RAID 0....

mrapoc · #9 19-02-07, 09:28 PM

Errrrr im not sure...I would like to keep costs to a minimum and performance to a maximum really

Its just ive been filling up a lot lately - 400gb should be plenty tbh

Crono · #10 20-02-07, 01:54 AM

400gb plenty :O i filled 500gb in one night at cristmass