I'm looking at building a computer that will last me for the next 3-4 years with minimal upgrades. Tasks performed will be varied (gaming, video editing, browsing, etc). I am looking for a hard drive configuration that will get me the best of both worlds in terms of performance and reliability. Size matters, noise matters and price isn't such a big issue.
my ideas so far:
1- 64gig SSD for OS/programs and 1tb drive for data with 1tb external hdd connected through eSATA for backup purposes.
2- raid0 1tb drives x2 for everything with 1tb eSATA external drive for backup (I'd expand to a second 1tb drive when the first one fills up).
3- raid1 1tb drives x2 and nothing else.
So far, solution 1 is the most expensive but also the most "complete" solution in terms of speed, noise and reliability. Solution 3 is up there but not as fast. On the upside, I could go with solution 3 and add an SSD when it gets cheaper in a year or two.
So, discuss!
my ideas so far:
1- 64gig SSD for OS/programs and 1tb drive for data with 1tb external hdd connected through eSATA for backup purposes.
2- raid0 1tb drives x2 for everything with 1tb eSATA external drive for backup (I'd expand to a second 1tb drive when the first one fills up).
3- raid1 1tb drives x2 and nothing else.
So far, solution 1 is the most expensive but also the most "complete" solution in terms of speed, noise and reliability. Solution 3 is up there but not as fast. On the upside, I could go with solution 3 and add an SSD when it gets cheaper in a year or two.
So, discuss!