to use RAID or not to use RAID, that is the question, (and how to use it..)
I ordered my parts last week, and got them on friday.., almost done building new comp..
I have a DVD+/-RW, a CD-RW, a 80 Gig, and a 60 gig..
my mother bought a 80 gig which is identical to mine for my sister which is going into the older comp that I've been using
I think I may be able to have my sister use my 60 gig, and get the 80 one.., she'll never use the 60 gigs up..
my mobo (ASUS A8V deluxe) has two IDE controllers, and a third IDE/RAID controller (manual says it can be used for a single drive as well)
I am thinking that for best performance, I should put my optical drives into the first two controllers (one drive each), and then use the two 80 gigs in RAID 0 on the RAID controller
everyone agree?
they are WD drives, and I have complete faith in the fact that they won't fail.., it just would really suck to all data cause one failed.., I'll just have to back-up more often, which shouldn't be a problem with my new DVD burner...
now, I have never used RAID before.., so I really do not know how to set it up.., no idea where to start actually.., can someone help me out?
thanx in advanced,
Byan