2 SATAII HD in RAID 0 VS one SATAII HD?

[hiddendog]

Some people said 2 SATAII HD in RAID 0 doesn't make a difference with a 1 SATAII HD by bare eye. Is it true? Because I plan to config RAID 0. Pls help.

 

[PV5150]

I'm running 2 x Seagate SATA II's in RAID 0 and I notice the difference in reduced game loading times predominantly. Although the computer does feel nippier altogether with a RAID array tbh

 

[mrapoc]

but if you lose the data on one, they both go

plus if u accidently format the array rather than your external - you lose the lot and its a hell of a lot harder to recover anything - experience

 

[hiddendog]

I'm running 2 x Seagate SATA II's in RAID 0 and I notice the difference in reduced game loading times predominantly. Although the computer does feel nippier altogether with a RAID array tbh

Is it very obviously? Because I mainly built for gaming.

mrapoc,

I used to read at other forum, they have a easy way to upload back the data if one of the HD is spoilt.

 

[PV5150]

but if you lose the data on one, they both go

Always backup anything you can't afford to lose.

plus if u accidently format the array rather than your external - you lose the lot and its a hell of a lot harder to recover anything - experience

I have all valuable data on my RAID array backed up to an external drive so it's not an issue and it was easy as to recover - experience

 

[hiddendog]

I never setup raid 0 before, is it very easy to setup? Any guide? I ready the article on Tom, more HD is faster, I intend to setup 80G X 5 or 160G x3. So is it possible to setup this config by using the RAID provided by the MB?

 

[Rastalovich]

I have all valuable data on my RAID array backed up to an external drive so it's not an issue and it was easy as to recover - experience

*mumbles* *grumbles* *bah raid*

 

[Ghaz]

I never setup raid 0 before, is it very easy to setup? Any guide? I ready the article on Tom, more HD is faster, I intend to setup 80G X 5 or 160G x3. So is it possible to setup this config by using the RAID provided by the MB?

Why not use 4 drives and use raid 0+1, then you have extra speed plus backup. Win-Win.

 

[cybermaniac]

Is it very obviously? Because I mainly built for gaming.

mrapoc,

I used to read at other forum, they have a easy way to upload back the data if one of the HD is spoilt.

and what is this "easy way"

 

[mrapoc]

Why not use 4 drives and use raid 0+1, then you have extra speed plus backup. Win-Win.

im poor

 

[!TIMMY!]

I never setup raid 0 before, is it very easy to setup? Any guide? I ready the article on Tom, more HD is faster, I intend to setup 80G X 5 or 160G x3. So is it possible to setup this config by using the RAID provided by the MB?

Yes it is, I have 4 x 250gb in RAid 0 on my DFI X48. It is easy to setup and it should be in your motherboard manual. I would recommend setting it up via the motherboard (hardware) instead of in Windows (software).

 

[Ghaz]

Yes it is, I have 4 x 250gb in RAid 0 on my DFI X48. It is easy to setup and it should be in your motherboard manual. I would recommend setting it up via the motherboard (hardware) instead of in Windows (software).

Hmm, I have a question. I've only just heard of doing it through hardware. I'm guessing you still have to reformat the drives? And I'm guessing one would need the motherboard drivers for such a setup?

 

[!TIMMY!]

When you create the hardware Raid array, you will lose all the data on the hard drives (so backup all important stuff!). You will then need to put your motherboard Raid drivers on a floppy and install them by pressing F5 (I think) during the start of installing Windows. An alternative is to use a program called nLite, where you can integrate the Raid drivers into a copy of your Windows disk (if you don't have a floppy drive like me).

 

[hiddendog]

Why not use 4 drives and use raid 0+1, then you have extra speed plus backup. Win-Win.

How? Any Guide? Thanks