Simple RAID 0 question

[cowspoo]

For my new computer..I wanna set up RAID 0. I plan to get a cheap HDD and put the os and system crap on it only then get like a 250 or 320GB HDD and store my music, pictures on that. QUESTION is .. will RAID work with two different HDD?

EDIT: PART 2. I want to dual boot xp and vista on this new pc.. that will be fine with raid? or.. wouldnt i need each OS on its own hdd

 

[Evilonigiri]

Posting this in the OC section won't really help...

I suggest you to move it to the cpu section.

And to your answer, yes Raid will work with 2 different HDD. The one with the smaller capacity will replace both HD though. For example, the 320GB HD will turn into a 250GB HD if you raid it with a 250GB HD.

 

[cnumartyr]

RAID 0 has nothing to do with this.

 

[Evilonigiri]

RAID 0 has nothing to do with this.

Well the HD section is quite dead, so the next choice would be cpu.

Unless you're going to OC the HD...

 

[cowspoo]

Well, i'm building a new computer and I want to install raid, just deciding on parts and if i can save $20 lol.
Case~ RAIDMAX SMILODON ATX-612WB Black SECC STEEL ATX Mid Tower Computer Case
CPU~ Intel Core 2 Duo E6750 Conroe 2.66GHz LGA 775
Motherboard~ GIGABYTE GA-P35-DS3L LGA 775 Intel P35 ATX Intel Motherboard
RAM~ Crucial Ballistix 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 1066 (PC2 8500) Dual Channel
GPU~ E-vga Nvidia GF8800GTS @ 576/864MHz
Hard Drives~ Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s SATA
Monitor~ CHIMEI CMV 221D Black 22" 5ms DVI Widescreen LCD Monitor 330 cd/m2 800:1
PSU~ XION Supernova XON-600F14R-201 ATX12V 600W
DVD/CD Drive~ SAMSUNG 20X DVD±R DVD Burner

 

[cnumartyr]

Well the HD section is quite dead, so the next choice would be cpu.

Unless you're going to OC the HD...

No, I mean RAID 0 has nothing to do with installing an OS on a cheap HD and all files on another. That's just called having 2 HDDs. This isn't any kind of RAID.

Making it a RAID would be.. having 2 Cheap HDDs to install the OS and games on in RAID 0 and having a 3rd HDD for music and movies and perhaps an image of the RAID.

 

[Silverion77]

Is the GPU a 320/640 version?

If so I recommend going to a GT which is a better performer

Edit: nvm....I see you already have the graphics card

Also why are you getting Crucial Ram when you already have some Corsair

 

[cnumartyr]

If you are building a new computer I would advise doing some research.

E8400 > E6750.
8800 GTS G92 > 8800 GTS G80

Also, Gigabyte sucks.

 

[cowspoo]

Yes, it's the 8800GTS 320MB. I already own it... it's the only component that i'm moving from my old PC. I have a ATI x800 GTO that will go in the old one

 

[Silverion77]

Also, Gigabyte sucks.

ughhh.....not this again

@OP: dont even bother to ask him why, take the advice from experience

 

[Evilonigiri]

Also, Gigabyte sucks.

'Scuse me?

To the OP, don't bother with raid. Get the WD7500AAKS and be done with it. It's one of the fastest HD out there.

 

[cowspoo]

WOW! thank you cnumrtyr. Newegg.com doesn't supply the 8400 yet so i had no idea.. 6mb L2, 3.0ghz ^^!

 

[cnumartyr]

'Scuse me?

To the OP, don't bother with raid. Get the WD7500AAKS and be done with it. It's one of the fastest HD out there.

Lol, I won't side track another thread with how much I hate Gigabyte.. BUT.

I will say to the OP: Follow Evil's advice on the HDD part of it.

 

[cnumartyr]

WOW! thank you cnumrtyr. Newegg.com doesn't supply the 8400 yet so i had no idea.. 6mb L2, 3.0ghz ^^!

I would also get a Transcend DDR2-800 kit over the Ballistix PC2-8500 and save some more money. You aren't going to notice a different.

Any board should be easy to get that E8400 up to 400x9 and 1:1 with the DDR2-800. Should be a pretty powerful computer.

I would suggest an 8800 GTS 512 MB or 8800 GT 512 MB when you can afford it.

 

[cowspoo]

Okay, but the WD2500KS appears to have the exact specs besides being a 250GB not a 750... 250 is perfect. How is it faster?

 

[Evilonigiri]

Okay, but the WD2500KS appears to have the exact specs besides being a 250GB not a 750... 250 is perfect. How is it faster?

Problem is, the WD7500AAKS is faster. Uses PMR tech.

 

[cnumartyr]

Problem is, the WD7500AAKS is faster. Uses PMR tech.

I'm going to ask you HDD questions from now on.

 

[Evilonigiri]

I would also get a Transcend DDR2-800 kit over the Ballistix PC2-8500 and save some more money. You aren't going to notice a different.

Actually if he isn't going to OC, he should buy the cheapest DDR2-800MHz ram. From a trusted comapny of course. It's all the same anyways...

 

[Evilonigiri]

I'm going to ask you HDD questions from now on.

 

[cnumartyr]

Actually if he isn't going to OC, he should buy the cheapest DDR2-800MHz ram. From a trusted comapny of course. It's all the same anyways...

Yes and No... The Transcend Kit is one of the FEW kits I've ever seen with JEDEC standard voltage (1.8v) and 4-4-4-12 at DDR2-800. That is why I love the kit. It's also $50 last time I checked for 2 GB.


Edit: Oddly enough I can't find that kit anywhere either. DDR2-1200 for $115

 

[Evilonigiri]

Yes and No... The Transcend Kit is one of the FEW kits I've ever seen with JEDEC standard voltage (1.8v) and 4-4-4-12 at DDR2-800. That is why I love the kit. It's also $50 last time I checked for 2 GB.

So my Patriot ram, although specified to run at 2.2v at 4-4-4-12, runs on 1.9v 800MHz at 4-4-4-12.

+.1, not too bad for $30 when I got it.

 

[cowspoo]

Haha, i'm going to Overclock. I didn't want to be stuck at 400FSB which is why i opted for the pc2-1066. Although, i've got corsair xms2 6400 667 and.. the fsb is at 367mhz not 333. Ram timings are at 4:5 lol. let me adjust my config for this forums

 

[Silverion77]

So my Patriot ram, although specified to run at 2.2v at 4-4-4-12, runs on 1.9v 800MHz at 4-4-4-12.

+.1, not too bad for $30 when I got it.

I had my Ballistix running at 1.8v (didnt know I had to increase it)
That seems good for $50 without overclocking attempts

 

[cnumartyr]

Apparently noone at all sells the AxeRam kit from Transcend anymore. That's ashame, it was a great deal.

Don't opt for the 1066. Just get some DDR2-800 Ballistix and odds are it will OC to 1066. It's just cheaper.

Evil, are you bragging?

 

[Evilonigiri]

Haha, i'm going to Overclock. I didn't want to be stuck at 400FSB which is why i opted for the pc2-1066. Although, i've got corsair xms2 6400 667 and.. the fsb is at 367mhz not 333. Ram timings are at 4:5 lol. let me adjust my config for this forums

You aren't going to see a difference from 1:1 and 5:4. So just set the ratio to 1.

The E6750 has a multiplier of x8 I believe. Thus, 400MHz x 8 = 3.2Ghz. Unless you're going to OC higher than 3.2GHz, Pretty much any ram will do. I'd go along with cnumartyr's suggestion though.

I can provide that trusty anandtech link if need be...